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Every two years the National APA opens nominations for the Fellow American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP). This is the most prestigious honor that a planner can attain within APA. Competition for this award is rigorous and requires a candidate to present accomplishments... Read More →

Planners of Los Angeles is a series of stories from APA Los Angeles members who are creating great communities for all. These are the stories of how they got where they are, who influenced them, and APA’s role in their careers.  We hope these stories help you see yourself... Read More →

Save the Date! When:        October 17, 2019; 5:30-7:30pm Where:       Old Town Newhall Library Community Room (1st floor)                      24500 Main Street                      Santa Clarita, CA 91321 What:         Old Town Newhall Overview and Walking Tour Old Town Newhall... Read More →

On June 28, 2019, a group of 41 stakeholders came together at Planning for Public Health: Taking Action Through Policy and Design, American Planning Association, Los Angeles Section (APA Los Angeles)’s first official event and foray into the national Plan4Health initiative. ... Read More →

Congratulations to the California Planning Foundation scholarship winners in the Los Angeles Section! Stephanie Camacho Arriola, Cal Poly Pomona Jorge Canez, UCLA Kareem El-Sisi, USC Anna Geannopoulous-Solorzano, UCLA Cassie Halls, UCLA Dongyang Lin, USC Kavina Yashang Patel, USC... Read More →

The California Planning Foundation (CPF) is a nonprofit, charitable corporation with a mission to further the professional planning practice in California. In 2018, CPF awarded 39 scholarships totaling more than $58,000 to planning students throughout California. More scholarship... Read More →

The Latinos and Planning (LAP) Division is excited to present a four-part webinar series titled, “Planning for Diversity in the Just City: Latinos and Planning in a Changing America.” The key objective of the series is to highlight ways by which planners within APA are addressing... Read More →

If you were not able to volunteer the SoCal NOMA summer camp… go join them this Saturday Downtown Los Angeles at SCI-ACT 9am – 1pm (350 Merrick Street) to celebrate our 10th year anniversary of the camp and see the children’s vision for Destination Crenshaw.... Read More →

Your voice matters to the future of planning! APA’s elected leaders identify and direct major initiatives that advance the organization and the profession. Join your fellow members and vote now in elections for the California Chapter, APA Board of Directors, AICP... Read More →

If you would like to volunteer as a mentor please click here: https://socalnoma.breezechms.com/form/d303d1611415 Need more convincing click here: https://aiafilmchallenge.org/2018-film-challenge/?contest=video-detail&video_id=2105     Read More →