APA California
Northern
Creating great communities for all
Who We Are
The American Planning Association, California Chapter – Northern Section, offers planning-related continuing education and social functions to city and regional planners and associated professionals primarily living or working in northern California, from and through Monterey County to the Oregon border.
Northern News
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Get ready for the APA California 2025 Conference!
APA California is thrilled to invite planners, professionals, and visionaries to join in beautiful Monterey, California, from Sunday, September 28 to Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Hosted by APA California — Northern, this conference is the perfect opportunity to come together, share ideas, and make meaningful connections while enjoying the stunning coastal setting. APA California can’t wait to explore new ways to meet our community challenges and inspire positive change with you.
Mark your calendar and Save the Date—we hope to see you there!
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(JC-484306) Project Initiation Document Program (PID) Liaison
Caltrans Caltrans shapes the future of transportation across California.Sacramento, CA -
Deputy Director or Director of Urban Planning and Design
MIG, Inc.Berkeley, CA -
Transportation Planner I/II
City of Santa CruzSanta Cruz, Ca -
Mid-level Park Planner/Designer
PlaceWorksBerkeley, Los Angeles, Santa Ana -
Transportation Planner
City of SunnyvaleSunnyvale, CA -
Planning Manager
City of San PabloAnywhere -
Assistant Director of Community Development
City of Santa Clara City of Santa ClaraSanta Clara, CA -
Director of Development Services
City of EscondidoCity of Escondido, CA -
Senior Planner
City of MarinaCity of Marina -
Supervising Planner
County of Sonoma Room to move. Room to grow.Santa Rosa, CA