By Katie Dowd, SFGate, January 9, 2022. Four selections from a tour of Bay Area city names from Alameda to Walnut Creek.
The strange, fun, and fascinating stories behind Bay Area city names Read More »
By Ryan Sabalow and Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee, January 6, 2022. The CEQA ruling is a major victory for environmentalists opposed to new housing and business projects in areas with extreme wildfire risks.
By Tran Nguyen, San Jose Spotlight, January 4, 2022. A Civil Grand Jury’s December report found many barriers to housing production are beyond the county’s control.
Santa Clara County housing bond on track despite roadblocks Read More »
By Annie Sciacca, Mercury News, December 25, 2021. Oakland leaders will use funds from a legal settlement with paint companies to proactively remove hazardous lead.
Oakland is a hot spot for lead contamination of children, study finds Read More »
By Melanie Curry, StreetsBlog Cal, December 22, 2021. This is the first clear statement that acknowledges that Caltrans is committing to accommodating all road users in every single project it works on, though implementation remains unclear.
Caltrans officially embraces Complete Streets in all projects Read More »
By Richard Halstead, Marin Independent Journal, December 20, 2021. The funds are allocated for flood prevention, sea level rise, and electrification-related projects.
Marin to spend $4M in pandemic aid on climate projects Read More »
By Ezra David Romero, KQED, December 13, 2021. A major housing proposal could be at risk from sea level rise and encroach on scarce Bay Area wetlands.
Newark residents wonder why the city plans to develop against a rising shoreline Read More »
News about James A. Castañeda, AICP; Isabel Castellano; Mari Hsu; Ashley James, AICP; Mary McGee; Guido Persicone, AICP, and Rachael A. Tanner. Assembled by associate editor Mari Hsu.
We welcome 12 who passed the November 2021 AICP exam.
Congratulations to our newest members of AICP Read More »
First up: Jan. 26. By Afshan Hamid, AICP, Professional Development Director, Northern Section. Use APAWinter for free access during checkout.
APA members: Free access to select SPUR sessions Read More »
