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Transforming Seattle Immersive Education Program Launches

Jun 20 2025

By Ray Gastil, AICP, President, APA-Washington-Pugent Sound City Discovery Lab is launching its first Washington State session, “Transforming Seattle, Waterfront, Transit, and Community,” this summer, August 2 to August 6. The program offers immersive planning-oriented city-based educational experiences (with AICP continuing education credits). It started in Barcelona last year, where Jordi Honey- Rosés, Research Professor […]

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Celebrating the 2025 Awards Gala and the Opening of Registration to the APA California 2025 Conference in Monterey!

Jun 11 2025

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the APA California—Northern 2025 Awards Gala! You brought energy, excitement, and endless good vibes to the evening. The event was a true celebration of the incredible work being done in the planning profession. A huge congratulations to all the award winners—your achievements are truly inspiring

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Northern Members Meet with Planners and Environmentalists in Loreto

Jun 11 2025

The Northern International Program has organized tours around the world to
enrich members’ global planning knowledge. In April, APA members met with planners and
environmentalists in Baja California Sur, Mexico. This is Part 2 of a three-part series.

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May 2025 Northern News

May 20 2025

Northern News May 2025 Edition, a publication of the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section.

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We Recommend: read | listen | watch

May 18 2025

With We Recommend: read | listen | watch, we’re hoping to share your exciting, thought-provoking or innovative media recommendations for all things urban planning and community building. ️

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Where in the World

May 18 2025

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Thank you, Northern sponsors!

May 18 2025

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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Want to join the Northern Board?

May 18 2025

Are you interested in getting more involved in the APA California – Northern Section?

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2025-2026 California Planning Foundation scholarship application program

May 18 2025

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

May 18 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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