Sujata Srivastava, Chief Policy Officer at SPUR, leads policy research and advocacy efforts in the Bay Area, addressing planning, housing, transportation, and sustainability. With over 20 years of experience, she previously consulted for Strategic Economics and AECOM, advising clients on affordable housing, transit-oriented development, and real estate projects.
Meet a local planner: Sujata Srivastava Read More »
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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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.
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
Black communities in Oakland built resilient neighborhoods that embodied sustainable and transit-oriented growth long before these concepts were formalized. Despite barriers like redlining and restrictive covenants, they created self-sufficient ecosystems that remain models for equitable climate adaptation.
Blueprint for Resilience: Lessons from Oakland’s Black Neighborhoods Read More »
The APA California Northern Section planned a Baja California Sur tour in April 2025, highlighting environmental planning, international collaboration, and the Village of Loreto Bay.
Planners Travel to Baja California Sur, Mexico Read More »
APA California — Northern has officially opened applications for its prestigious 2025 Awards Program, which highlights excellence in the planning profession across the Northern Section.
2025 Northern Awards: Call for applications Read More »
By Reuben Duarte, Vice President for Policy and Legislation and Lauren De Valencia, APA California Lobbyist Bill Introduction Approaches The February 21 deadline to introduce new bills is approaching and APA California has already identified several of interest to planners. Proposed legislation thus far continues to offer ideas to address the housing and homelessness crisis,
February 2025 APA California Legislative Update Read More »
Here are some examples of what other members have submitted: scroll over images Please send your images and/or questions to communications@norcalapa.org.
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