March 25, 2022. HCD does not have authority to enforce SB 9, but violations of SB 9 may violate other statutes over which HCD does have enforcement authority.
ICYMI: This Fact Sheet can aid localities in implementing SB 9 Read More »
By Earl G. Bossard, April 10, 2022. Van Ness can become a world class example of effective, multimodal, environmentally friendly, urban travel in a magnificent place to live, work, or visit.
Van Ness BRT is finally running. What does it promise? Read More »
The housing crisis is worsening and getting more complex. How can planners lead effectively while preventing the displacement of our neighbors?
Listening Sessions: APA and CPR want to hear from you Read More »
He was a towering figure in architecture and urbanism, one of the biggest influences on the New Urbanism movement, and the author or principal author of many books, including “A Pattern Language.”
IN MEMORIAM: Christopher Alexander, 85 Read More »
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By Michael Cass, Director-elect. Add to your skills and collaborate with fellow Northern Section APA colleagues on the Northern Section Board to support, enhance, and grow the planning profession.
Now YOU can join our Northern Section Board Read More »
By Carline Au, MCRP. Nominations for East Bay Innovation Awards in Built Environment and Community Impact are open through COB March 25.
2022 East Bay Innovation Awards – Nominate your innovators by 3/25 Read More »
By Adie Tomer, Jennifer S. Vey, and Caroline George. The authors recommend Congress establish a new planning coordination program within the Economic Development Administration to support local governments and business organizations in metropolitan areas of at least 1 million people.
With historic federal investment incoming, regions must collaborate on planning Read More »
From HUD PD&R Edge, March 7, 2022. A brief summary of a Terner Center webinar on the viability of and conditions for commercial space conversion, especially in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, and San Diego metro areas.
The adaptive reuse of commercial space as housing in California Read More »
By Alex Hinds. Landing and succeeding at a dream job doesn’t just happen. Be flexible on location and position.
Find your niche, be strategic, then go for it! Read More »
