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APA California Legislative Update: October 2026

APA California’s October 2026 legislative update covers Governor Newsom’s final actions on pending legislation, key changes to environmental justice planning requirements under AB 1457, implementation deadlines for jurisdictions working under SB 1000, and new local planning funding provided through AB 113. The update also highlights related legislative developments, including SB 1075, and directs planners to advocacy resources, conference materials, and SB 1000 guidance. Readers can also join APA California’s legislative updates or contact [email protected] for additional information

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Planning in Parallel: Lessons Learned from the San Carlos Parks Master Plan Process

Emphasizing an Adaptive Parks and Recreation System for the Future By Casey Case and Rylee Rodriguez, Gates Studio, Walnut Creek With the recent wave of development across California to address housing shortages, meet quotas under Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), and integrate necessary commercial uses for growing populations, many cities are increasingly reaching full build-out

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Who’s where

Congratulations to our newest board members and associates! Stuart Poulter, AICP, Co-director of Sustainability and Resilience he/him Stuart Poulter, AICP, is the Wildfire Resilience & Environmental Program Manager at Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc., where he leads CEQA compliance and wildfire resilience projects across the Bay Area, Central Coast, and Sierra Foothills. With more than a

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