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2025-2026 California Planning Foundation scholarship application program

The California Planning Foundation (CPF) has announced its 2025 scholarship program for exceptional planning students enrolled in eligible degree programs across California. Recipients will be notified in August and celebrated at the APA California Annual Conference on September 28, 2025, in Monterey during the Student Awards Luncheon. Winners will also have the opportunity to attend Sunday’s conference sessions and the luncheon for free.

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APA California Legislative Update: April 2025

The Legislative Session is underway with numerous bills in policy committees aiming to meet upcoming deadlines. Housing and homelessness remain top priorities, intensified by recent fires and losses in LA County, prompting a surge in planning-related bills. A bipartisan group has introduced a major 22-bill permitting reform package targeting faster housing approvals, which APA California is reviewing closely.

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Spilling the T on TODs at NPC

Veronica Flores attended a Mobile Workshop at NPC25, comparing Denver TODs with Bay Area BART stations. The group toured the District-Centennial, a 42-acre mixed-use project in Colorado set for completion between 2030 and 2040, aiming to create a vibrant, walkable community with balanced residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.

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Director’s Notes

The Section has been bustling with activity, including the National Planning Conference in Denver and the upcoming California Northern Awards Gala on May 15th, which will honor outstanding individuals and groups in planning. The International Program trip to Baja, Mexico, led by Hing Wong, FAICP, and Alex Hinds, marked a significant post-COVID milestone, fostering connections with local communities. Preparations for the Chapter Conference, Waves of Change – Reconnecting Communities, set for September 28 to October 1, 2025, in Monterey, are underway, thanks to Co-Chairs Michael P. Cass, Florentina Craciun, AICP, and Afshan Hamid, AICP. The Board welcomes Martin Reyes, AICP, as the new Professional Development Director and Sam Sargent, AICP, as the new Ethics Director, while seeking to fill other important roles. A recent member survey highlighted the need for increased Professional Development and Legislative support, prompting plans for expanded offerings in these areas.

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Who’s Where

Congratulations to our newest Board members and Associates! Martin Reyes – Professional Development Director, Northern Board (he/him) Martin Reyes joined the APA California – Northern Board as a South Bay Regional Activity Coordinator in January 2024. He is now the 2025-2026 Professional Development Director. Martin has over 12 years of experience in civil engineering and

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