Windsor’s master plan aims to re-make and expand its beloved Keiser Park into its own “Central Park.” A team led by Gates + Associates has rallied town support, hit key community goals, and set up phased components to match expected funding sources.
Windsor, California’s “Swiss Army knife” park plan finds buy-in & funding flexibility Read More »
Hanson Hom is a former Vice President for Conferences, a California Planning Roundtable member and President of the Planner Emeritus Network. He is a founding member of APA’s Asian and Pacific Islander Interest Group and actively contributes to the planning board for the City of Alameda.
Hanson Hom, AICP, ASLA recognized as Fellow Read More »
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 12:00–12:30 PM | Free | Online This Research Snaps webinar is co-sponsored by SJSU’s Spatial Analytics and Visualization (SAVI) Center. Bike networks are growing nationwide—including in San José, which is keen on becoming “one of the most bike-friendly cities in North America.” Expanding bike networks and allocating funds require careful
Pedaling progress: Equity assessment of San José’s urban bike infrastructure Read More »
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 10:00–12:00 PM | Berkeley | CM 2.0 Come join City of Berkeley planners on a walking tour of downtown Berkeley to view a variety of recent development projects. The tour features projects nearing completion as well as projects under review. The projects span both pre and post Housing Crisis Act
Downtown Berkeley Density Bonus walking tour Read More »
A meet-up event with friends and colleagues for a lively discussion on emerging Trends in Planning and Environmental Impacts.
AEP/APA Happy Hour: Emerging trends in planning and environmental impacts Read More »
Northern News Roundup moves to the Northern Section LinkedIn page, Friday Roundup.
Northern News Round Up reminder: Find us at LinkedIn Read More »
We are excited to share with you the APA California — Northern Planning Awards winners!
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who applied.
2024 APA California – Northern Planning Awards winners Read More »
Step into the evolving, complex work of park planning in this interview with National Park Service’s Trevor Rice who oversees four national park sites in Contra Costa County, including the prestigious John Muir National Historic Site.
Meet a Local Planner: Trevor Rice Read More »
Northern News November – January 2024 Edition, a publication of the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section.
January 2024 Northern News Read More »
Welcome to 2024, Northern Section! In my message to you at this same time last year, I wrote about how 2023 would be Northern Section’s Year of Transition as we emerged from our shared pandemic experience, enjoying the familiarity of re-engaging as we had in the past and welcoming new emerging ways of working and connecting. In 2024, we look forward to leaning into new opportunities to serve our members and our profession.
