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2025-2026 California Planning Foundation Scholarship Application

May 7 2025

The California Planning Foundation (CPF) is pleased to announce its 2025 scholarship program for outstanding planning students enrolled at eligible professional planning degree programs in the state of California. Scholarships are awarded to students seeking to enter the planning profession based on an application and selection process. Applicants will need to apply only once. Applicants […]

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April 2025 APA California Legislative Update

May 5 2025

By Reuben Duarte, Vice President for Policy and Legislation and Lauren De Valencia, APA California Lobbyist First House Policy Committee Deadline Approaching The Legislative Session is now in full swing with hundreds of bills being set in their respective policy committee(s), where they will need to pass to meet the May 2 policy committee deadline

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Share your travels with planners!

Apr 29 2025

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2025 Northern Awards: Call for applications

Feb 20 2025

APA California — Northern has officially opened applications for its prestigious 2025 Awards Program, which highlights excellence in the planning profession across the Northern Section.

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February 2025 APA California Legislative Update

Feb 19 2025

By Reuben Duarte, Vice President for Policy and Legislation and Lauren De Valencia, APA California Lobbyist Bill Introduction Approaches The February 21 deadline to introduce new bills is approaching and APA California has already identified several of interest to planners. Proposed legislation thus far continues to offer ideas to address the housing and homelessness crisis,

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We Recommend: read | listen | watch

Feb 18 2025

With We Recommend: read | listen | watch, we’re hoping to share your exciting, thought-provoking or innovative media recommendations for all things urban planning and community building. ️

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Share your travels with planners

Feb 18 2025

Here are some examples of what other members have submitted: scroll over images Please send your images and/or questions to communications@norcalapa.org.

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International Planning Tour to Baja California Sur, Mexico — Only a Few Spots Left!

Feb 18 2025

APA California — Northern’s International Program is pleased to announce that we are preparing for an international planning tour to Baja California Sur, Mexico. Our plans include visiting the municipalities of Loreto and La Paz during the week of April 12-19, 2025.

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Reimagining Saratoga Avenue

Feb 11 2025

Fall 2024 SJSU students built upon the Spring 2024 class’s foundational area study to contribute to San Jose’s ongoing Saratoga Avenue Urban Village planning process.

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Planners in love: [<3] language for your major project

Feb 11 2025

Is your highest priority relationship experiencing negative impacts from your late-night public meetings? Don’t worry; help is on the way – just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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