Meet a Local Planner: Veronica Flores
Senior Legislative Planner Veronica Flores shares her personal journey and reflects on her decade of service for the City and County of San Francisco.
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Northern News
Thank you, Northern sponsors!
APA California — Northern proudly partners with its sponsors to support planners by offering educational programming, professional development opportunities, social networking events, and furthering a sense of belonging among planners.
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Director’s Notes
Northern’s newly elected Board Director, Libby Tyler, FAICP, offers updates on Board and event planning activities and invites you to offer ideas and suggestions for improving APA CA Northern.
7 Need-to-Know Trends for Planners in 2025
Life is fast-paced, and it’s essential to take moments to appreciate it. As more companies adopt a four-day work week, consider future travel options like solar-powered planes and innovative multitools made from adaptable plastics. With rapid changes in the world, planners must proactively address emerging issues to prepare communities effectively. Read more in this republished article from the American Planning Association Planning magazine that includes the 2025 Trends Report for Planners which was published on January 29, 2025.
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Save the Date: 2025 APA California Chapter Conference
Announcing our theme and sharing the official logo for the 2025 APA California Chapter Conference in Monterey.
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Caltrain launches new electrified mainline service
On September 21, Caltrain initiated its electrified mainline service, transforming the historic 161-year-old rail corridor from San Francisco to San Jose from diesel to zero-emission trains. This milestone was celebrated with community events across 20 cities along the corridor, attracting tens of thousands of attendees.
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Meet a Local Planner: Dave Vautin, AICP
MTC/ABAG’s Dave Vautin reveals how they are rethinking regional planning with a holistic approach that connects transportation, housing, and climate action to improve quality of life for all Bay Area residents.
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2024 APA California – Northern Awards Gala Recap
In this photo-rich recap, we present highlights and our award winners from the 2024 APA California–Northern Awards Gala.
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Three places: Studying El Paseo de Saratoga
Spring 2024 SJSU students applied core planning and community engagement principles in their study of an area at the intersection of three West San José jurisdictions where new development prompts focus on other needed improvements for daily users.
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