By Daniel S. Marks, AICP, February 9, 2022. While local planners work hard to modify codes and procedures in order to address laws that, at best, will make a marginal difference in housing supply, the legislature avoids addressing three fundamental changes that could make a real difference.
By Bryan W. Wenter, Miller Starr Regalia Land Use Developments Blog, January 31, 2022. “Old East Davis Neighborhood Association” is a helpful new decision relying on longstanding principles of California land use law requiring deference to an agency’s general plan and specific plan consistency determinations.
By Mary McGee, February 11, 2022. Job applicants will find useful answers to relevant questions in this short article and accompanying one-hour video.
Applying for a job? See these helpful answers to student questions Read More »
By Naphtali H. Knox, FAICP, February 18, 2022. Northern News has a copy for someone who will read and write a review of “Dream Play Build: Hands-on Community Engagement for Enduring Spaces and Places,” by James Rojas and John Kamp. Details in my article.
REVIEWER WANTED (Too late: We have our volunteer) Read More »
By Michael Cass, Director-elect, Northern Section, February 19, 2022. The bylaws are crucial. They ensure that, even as officers and directors change, we maintain consistent procedures.
The Northern Section Board will consider and may adopt updated Bylaws on March 17 Read More »
By Michael Cass, Director-elect. Add to your skills and collaborate with fellow Northern Section APA colleagues on the Northern Section Board in our continuing efforts to support, enhance, and grow the planning profession.
Now YOU can join our excellent Board Read More »
By Danae Hall, AICP. The application deadline has been extended for Awards for persons and for projects in multiple categories. Read the details, rules, and application forms here.
Applications due by April 1 for APA Northern Section Awards, 2022 Read More »
(Photo: Mt Umunhum and Santa Cruz Mountain Range, Juan Borrelli, AICP) • Three feature articles • One op-ed • 15 in “Who’s where” • 4 “Where in the world” pics • 15 articles excerpted in “Planning news roundup”
Northern News March 2022 Read More »
Connect with your friends and peers — in-person in San Diego April 30–May 3, or online May 18–20 — for a robust, unique, virtual event.
NPC 2022 is around the corner Read More »
By Shomik Mukherjee, East Bay Times, January 17, 2022. The conservationists will continue to monitor the property while in use by a local equestrian society.
Save Mount Diablo protects ‘missing mile’ of open space from future housing Read More »
