For a powerful example of how the future is often unexpected, consider the smartphone. When these devices first became popular in the mid-2000s, few planners (or others, for that matter) had the foresight and imagination to realize that within a decade, mobile computing would send our cities in a whole new direction.
How Planners Can Refocus Their Thinking to Incorporate the Future into Plans Read More »
The UC San Diego Extended Studies program is excited to announce its online sections during the fall quarter, including its online Certificate in CEQA Practice. The CEQA Practice certificate is designed to offer professionals a unique opportunity to gain the knowledge and practical skills vital to their practice.
CEQA Practice Certificate | UCSD Fall ’23 Extended Studies Read More »
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Northern Section is excited to kick off its 2023-2024 mentorship program. This popular and successful career development program offers one-on-one mentorship matching between mentees and mentors.
Northern Section 2023-2024 Mentorship Program Read More »
Northern Section’s allied professional organizations offer events and programs in a variety of formats that you may find align well with your professional and continuing education goals.
Allied organizations: Upcoming events and programs Read More »
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 »
