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APA California Legislative Update: March 2025

May 18 2025

The Legislature introduced over 2,350 bills for the 2025 session. APA California is tracking 300 bills on housing, homelessness, and fire recovery in LA County. Key topics include land use, fire issues, permit streamlining, and CEQA. APA California engages with legislators and sponsors to provide feedback. The Legislative Team meets monthly with Section Representatives to review these proposals.

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2025-2026 California Planning Foundation scholarship application program

May 7 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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Share your travels with planners!

Apr 29 2025

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2025 Northern Awards: Call for applications

Feb 20 2025

APA California — Northern has officially opened applications for its prestigious 2025 Awards Program, which highlights excellence in the planning profession across the Northern Section.

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APA California Legislative Update: February 2025

Feb 19 2025

The February 21 deadline for introducing new bills is near, and APA California has noted several relevant to planners. Many proposals address housing, homelessness, and LA County’s fire recovery, with others focusing statewide on land use and fire-related issues.

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Share your travels with planners

Feb 18 2025

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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International Planning Tour to Baja California Sur, Mexico — Only a Few Spots Left!

Feb 18 2025

APA California — Northern’s International Program is pleased to announce that we are preparing for an international planning tour to Baja California Sur, Mexico. Our plans include visiting the municipalities of Loreto and La Paz during the week of April 12-19, 2025.

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Reimagining Saratoga Avenue

Feb 11 2025

Fall 2024 SJSU students built upon the Spring 2024 class’s foundational area study to contribute to San Jose’s ongoing Saratoga Avenue Urban Village planning process.

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Planners in love: [<3] language for your major project

Feb 11 2025

Is your highest priority relationship experiencing negative impacts from your late-night public meetings? Don’t worry; help is on the way – just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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We Recommend: read | listen | watch

Jan 30 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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