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2020 Board & Committee Applications Due October 25 Participating in APA Los Angeles as a member of our Board of Directors or its committees is a great way to get involved in the local planning community, network with other planning professionals, and give back to the... Read More →

Nominations Due Friday, October 26, 2018 Participating in APA Los Angeles as a member of our Board of Directors or its committees is a great way to get involved in the local planning community, network with other planning professionals, and give back to the profession. We have... Read More →

Standing up for planning has never been so important! In California, a number of statewide measures have direct impact on our planning practice and planning-related policy outcomes. APA Los Angeles is not taking a position on these measures, but we encourage everyone to get out... Read More →

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating our 2018 Board of Directors! We are excited to have a group representing six municipalities, two County-wide agencies, a federal department, nine private firms, and all of our local universities. Thank you, incoming and continuing... Read More →

By Ashley Atkinson, AICP Director, APA Los Angeles (2016-2019) Earlier this week, I commenced my second term as Section Director by kicking off our first-ever strategic planning process. In the coming months, our Board will be working with a consultant to lay out a vision for the... Read More →

APA Los Angeles’ Board of Directors serves on a volunteer basis to help members share knowledge, advance their careers, and guide change in the profession and our communities. Our seven elected positions each hold two-year terms.    Vote now and help us build our Board for... 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 →

APA Los Angeles is pleased to announce our 2017 Board of Directors, an accomplished group representing the public, private and non-profit sectors; students and commissioners; and diverse areas of practice. We’re looking forward to a new year of programs, professional... Read More →

By Georgia Sheridan, AICP Manager, Systemwide Planning, LA Metro This fall marked my 10th year in Los Angeles. I live in a small guesthouse with a pomegranate tree in the front yard and a lemon tree out back. My street is named after the golden state’s favorite fruit – avocado. A... Read More →