July 29, 2022
SB 9 & ADU Law: The Toilsome Twosome
SB 9 & ADU Law: The Toilsome Twosome
Friday, July 29, 2022
11:00 am to 12:00 noon
CM Law | 1.00 (ID#9252591)
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Looking for a timely legal topic to help fulfill your mandatory CM credits for Law? Or just want to learn more about how to apply the latest housing legislation? Join us for this informational discussion.
Questions? Contact Libby Tyler, FAICP, Northern Section Ethics Director, at ethics@norcalapa.org (217) 493-4372
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
San Joaquin Valley REAP Workshop Series – Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
A free Virtual Workshop for San Joaquin Valley jurisdictions and housing stakeholders to hear from housing planning experts about the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing requirements for Housing Element updates. The workshop is intended to better inform Valley planners about what they need to know to plan and meet AFFH requirements. The workshop is part of the ongoing workshop series of the San Joaquin Valley Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) program.
Speakers Include:
- Lucy Rollins, Placeworks
- Veronica Tam, Veronica Tam and Associates
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Read MoreJune 26, 2022All Day
3-Day Mammoth Lakes Field Trip
Exploring Planning and Environmental Issues in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Join the APA Central Section and AEP Central Chapter June 24-26, 2022 as we learn, network and explore the east side of of the Sierra Nevada Range! AICP CM credits will be offered in various categories. Event Materials: Agenda 6/25 Morning Session Details 6/25 Morning Session Presentation 6/25 Afternoon Session Details 6/25 Afternoon Session Presentation 6/26 Morning Session Details 6/26 Morning Session Presentation 6/26 Morning Session Presentation 2 6/26 Morning Session Parking Map (Hayden Cabin) Additional Support Info: California Planning Roundtable: Sierra at Risk Planning in the Eastern Sierra: Improving Intergovernmental Coordination, Public Involvement, and Land Use Decisions (2002) For Details, Registration Rates, Hotel Reservations, Program Content, COVID Protocol & More, CLICK HEREJune 8, 2022
Listening Session: Housing
Join members of the California Planning Roundtable and the California Chapter for an in-depth facilitated listening session (not a solving session!) to hear from planners about how they feel about what's working legislatively and what is not to ensure that all Californians have access to safe, affordable, and dignified housing.
This project is a partnership between APA California, the California Planning Roundtable and APA California's participating sections. The findings and recommendations will be shared with all APA California planners during the Annual Conference in October in Anaheim, in person and virtually.
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Read MoreMay 31, 2022
San Joaquin Valley REAP Workshop Series – Site Identification Process for New Housing
FREE EVENT! Join planners for this Virtual Workshop for San Joaquin Valley jurisdictions and housing stakeholders to hear from housing planning experts about the Site Identification Process required for Housing Element updates. The workshop is intended to better inform Valley planners about what they need to know to plan and meet RHNA numbers. The workshop is part of the ongoing workshop series of the San Joaquin Valley Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) program.
1 CM credit will be provided: #9249301.
Speakers Include:
- Brenna Weatherby, Rincon Consultants
- Jason Montague, Rincon Consultants
- Randy Hatch, Hatch Planning Consultation
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Read MoreMay 25, 2022
Young & Emerging Planners Mentorship Program
Become a Planning Mentor or a Mentee!
The Young & Emerging Planners Mentorship Program application window is now open thru May 25th!
This Program connects emerging and seasoned planners within the Central Section to promote professional development and foster long-lasting connections. It entails a 6-month program (May thru November), with activities approximately 6 hours per month. See below for all of the details.
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Read MoreMay 11, 2022
2022 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference & Blueprint Awards
2022 San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference & Blueprint Awards
CenCal APA is pleased to sponsor the 15th Annual San Joaquin Valley Policy Conference and Blueprint Awards, being held May 11-13, 2022, Fresno Council of Governments on behalf of the eight Valley planning agencies, this year's event will be held in picturesque Downtown Clovis, California, at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. The Blueprint Awards will be presented on May 12th, during the Conference. Nominations are due by Noon on April 15, 2022.
Click Here to Register, Become a Sponsor, or view the Conference Overview
Click Here to download the Blueprint Awards Nomination Package, and Here to download the Blueprint Event Informational Flyer
Read MoreMay 6, 2022
2022 Cinco de Mayo Mixer
Join us for CenCal APA's Free Simultaneous Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour! Fun foods to be provided. Significant others welcomed and encouraged. Two in-person mixers in our Section to socialize and network:
Fresno - El Patio Mexican Restaurant - 552 E. Olive Avenue Fresno, CA 93728
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Turlock - Dust Bowl Brewing Company (Brewery Tap Room) - 3000 Fulkerth Road Turlock, CA 95380
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Read MoreApril 26, 2022
Housing Elements 101
A refresher for the upcoming Sixth Cycle
Join discussions via Zoom with Panelists from Mintier & Harnish, Placeworks, Rincon Consultants, and Placer County to ensure that you are up to date, and ready to roll with your next Housing Element Update.
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Read MoreApril 22, 2022
Skeletons in the Closet
Skeletons in the Closet
No it’s not about Halloween in spring, it’s about your municipality’s past policies and actions that some might think are left better in the dark. But as planners we know history matters, so how can we uncover the municipal misdeeds of the past to build a more inclusive and equitable future? Join CenCal APA for a webinar that will showcase tools planners can use to dig deeper and bring past policy sins into the light.
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