The term of an elected APA California – Northern Section Board position, Treasurer, will expire on December 31, 2023. A Nominations Committee, overseen by Section Director-Elect Libby Tyler, FAICP, will solicit and review applications. This Section Board position will serve a two-year term, commencing January 1, 2024. As described in the Section Bylaws, the responsibilities […]
Northern Section Election Coming Up! Read More »
The Northern Section Board is looking for a new Technology Manager, who is passionate about communications management on electronic platforms and can lend some technical expertise to the organization.
Help Wanted: Northern Section Technology Manager Read More »
Please join us to celebrate the 2023 APA California – Northern Section Award winners! We look forward to celebrating with you at Preservation Park in Oakland, which is a short walk from 12th Street BART.
This year is a particularly special milestone for Northern Section as we also celebrate 75 years of the APA California – Northern Section!
October 26: 2023 Northern Section Awards Gala! Read More »
Capstone Studio: Community Planning students at San Jose State University partnered with the City of San José to study the City’s East Santa Clara Street corridor, connect with active users and the surrounding community, and develop a set of recommendations for integrating a complete streets vision for the corridor.
Urban Planning students envision a more “complete” Downtown San José Read More »
San Diego’s Complete Communities Housing Solutions is a comprehensive ordinance aimed at increasing housing. While no single component of the ordinance breaks new ground, the combination of best practices for promoting housing production is remarkable. And it appears to be working.
San Diego housing policy breaks barriers to infill housing Read More »
Tribal liaison and associate planner Ethan “Red Eagle” Lawton reflects on how his heritage and his interest in bridging divides and understanding differences inspires his professional work.
Meet a Local Planner | Ethan “Red Eagle” Lawton Read More »
Northern News May – June 2023 Edition, a publication of the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section.
May-June 2023 Northern News Read More »
The recently updated Bay Area Greenprint supports project alignment with the State’s Pathways to 30×30 Initiative by including features that analyze how plans or proposed projects will achieve key 30×30 objectives.
Updated Bay Area Greenprint supports climate resilience and Pathways to 30×30 objectives Read More »
Northern Section is proud to announce 2023 Planning Awards winners. We look forward to celebrating these accomplishments at our awards gala tentatively scheduled for October 2023. Thank you to our panel of jurors for your time and thoughtful deliberation.
2023 APA California – Northern Section awards winners Read More »
