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HCD Accepting Public Comments on SB 35 Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process Draft Guidelines through 10/30!

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has just released the Streamlined Ministerial Approva...
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October is National Community Planning Month!

October is National Community Planning Month, 31 days dedicated to recognizing the achievements of planners. This year’s theme,...
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November 2018 AICP Exam

The next AICP Exam is scheduled for November 2018.  The schedule is as follows: Registration Deadline:  October 31, 2018 Testing...
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AICP Exam Prep Session at the APA State Conference

This year’s  APA State Conference conference will be held in San Diego.  It will include a variety of informative and entertaining...
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APA Los Angeles Book Club: Fall Book Club Selection Survey

Help the APA Los Angeles Book Club select our next book to read and discuss by completing this survey by September 10.  We’ll...
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APA Los Angeles Bylaws Amendments

The APA Los Angeles Section Board will vote on a series of amendments to its governing bylaws at its September 26th meeting. The...
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Planning 101: Community Planning

The Department of City Planning, in collaboration with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, will be hosting a new series of...
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Event Recap: State Legislation and Housing in Greater LA

On Thursday, August 16, APA Los Angeles hosted five expert panelists who provided a comprehensive breakdown of the 2017 housing package...
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