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Prepare for the AICP exam in May or November with APA Los Angeles’ annual AICP Study Session. Distinguished faculty and planning professionals will give targeted lectures on a variety of exam topics, including: history, theory, planning law, emerging trends, and planning... Read More →

The California Chapter of the America Planning Association is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Great Places in California Awards. A Great Place in California is one that exemplifies character, quality and excellent planning. It can be anywhere from the beach to the mountains,... Read More →

By APA Los Angeles   On March 7, 2017, local voters will be asked to make decisions on a critical ballot measure pertaining to planning and development policy in the City of Los Angeles, as well as a Countywide homeless services funding measure and more. Read below for our... Read More →

By Shane Phillips This post is an extract from the blog post: http://www.betterinstitutions.com/blog/2017/2/20/los-angeles-complete-no-on-measure-s-reference-guide   A fitting juxtaposition. Photo by Alissa Walker.   On March 7th, Los Angeles voters will cast their ballots on... Read More →

The Sacramento Valley Section conference host committee has been busy behind the scenes getting things ready for planners from all over California to come to Sacramento in September. To keep up with what is going on for the conference, please connect on social media: Hashtag:... Read More →

By APA Los Angeles     On March 7, 2017, Los Angeles-area voters will be asked to make decisions on a critical ballot measure pertaining to planning and development policy, as well as the processes used to approve plans and specific projects. Measure S, formerly known... Read More →

By James Rojas Since the November elections, many folks, especially women and minorities, are on edge. People are hurting and looking for how to engage and heal communities. As an urban planner, I find that much needed community engagement has become more difficult. Can urban... Read More →

By Andrea Pavia, Blog Editor Dear members of our varied and eclectic association: Happy New Year! I will be the blog editor for this year, and I am happy and excited to get to interact with many of you in the coming months.  I am also hopeful that we will be able to foster some... Read More →

We’ve ramping up the APA Los Angeles Book Club for 2017. Help us by completing a brief survey to help determine what books to read and discuss together, and give your suggestions on where would be great places to have the event. Thanks for your help! Steve Gerhardt... Read More →

The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors invites applications for the 2017 Green Leadership Award Program. This program recognizes outstanding efforts by individuals and organizations in fulfilling innovative strategies to improve our environmental sustainability. The... Read More →