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Architecture and modernism lovers take note: an exceptional example of South Pasadena’s rich architectural diversity and sprawling gardens will serve as a setting for the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation’s Irving Gill Garden Gala. On Sunday, May 3, 2020, the Foundation will... Read More →

Last fall, Los Angeles City Planning shared plans to update its citywide Housing Element. It is now launching an extensive 18 month campaign of engagement and outreach, leading up to the adoption process in late 2021. The first series of public workshops will begin later this... Read More →

Last week, SB 50 was taken up twice on the Senate floor, but it failed to pass on a vote of 18-15 each time. Therefore, SB 50 did not meet the January 31 deadline to move to the Assembly, and the bill failed. It is expected that Senator Wiener will introduce a new 2020 version of... Read More →

February 7, 2020  8 AM  – 4:30 PM Mission Valley Library Community Room 2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108     Cost: $50 members / $100 non-members Register CM Credits: 7.0 One of the top success factors in planners’ effectiveness in advancing important policies and... Read More →

Congratulations to our APA Board Members Ashley Atkinson and Winnie Fong on being honored as the 2020 Impact-Makers to Watch!   The Stratiscope’s Impact-Maker to Watch award is an annual distinction for those who are doing foundational work to make a positive impact in Los... Read More →

About the APA Los Angeles Planning Awards Every year, the APA Los Angeles Planning Awards celebrate the outstanding work, best practices, and thought leaders that impact the built and natural environment in Los Angeles County. We are seeking applications that demonstrate the... Read More →

Click here for the video.  — On Thursday, January 9, the Westside Urban Forum and Los Angeles Chapter of the American Planning Association hosted a housing policy forum to collaboratively discuss how the L.A. region would accommodate SCAG’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment... Read More →

Thank you to those who provided quick and thoughtful responses to our request for comments on the revised SB 50 bill! We have passed along these recommendations to our parent chapter, APA California for consideration.  You can find APA California’s updated letter here.... Read More →