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Thank you, Northern sponsors!
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?
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
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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National APA offers reduced membership rates for 2025
The American Planning Association (APA) offers reduced membership dues to support members who are unemployed or experiencing significant life transitions. This discount applies to national APA, chapter, and AICP dues, though it excludes division dues, publication subscription fees and Chapter-Only dues.
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Celebrating at the 2025 Northern Awards Gala
From inspiring award winners to dancing with an otter mascot, the 2025 Gala was a night of connection, celebration, and pure planning joy!
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Allied organizations: Upcoming events and programs
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.
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Meet a local planner: Sujata Srivastava
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.
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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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