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Events
September 19, 2023All Day

APA CA 2023 Annual Conference

APA CA 2023 Annual Conference September 16, 2023 - September 19, 2023 All Day Held in Fresno, CA!! Event Website
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September 14, 2023

San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative – 12th Annual Affordable Housing Summit

About Us: The SJVHC is a regional nonprofit that formed out of the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley in 2009 - the California Partnership is an unprecedented public-private partnership founded by the Governor's Office in 2005.  The Housing Collaborative exists to address housing issues affecting low-to moderate-income households in Valley communities by advocating building capacity and collaboration for affordable, healthy neighborhoods and communities. The Summit: The event will address the housing crisis beyond issues of affordability - looking at the urgency of the Valley's current housing issues and ways in which the San Joaquin Valley is leading the way in creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities. Event Info: September 14, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Modesto. Download:
  • The Event Flyer and Registration QR-Code HERE
  • The Agenda HERE
  • Background Info Flyer HERE
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August 22, 2023

San Joaquin Valley REAP Workshop Series – Inclusionary Housing, SJV Analysis

Inclusionary housing/zoning requires new market-rate residential development projects to include a certain percentage of housing units at rents or sale prices that are affordable to lower-income households. Learn about the SJV REAP program-commissioned study which analyzed the real estate economics of inclusionary programs in the San Joaquin Valley, using four Valley jurisdictions as case studies.  This is part of the ongoing San Joaquin Valley REAP Webinar Series. 1 AICP CM Credit offered (CM #9274692). Speakers Include:
  • Ashleigh Kanat, Economic & Planning Systems
  • Ryan Martinez, Economic Planning Systems
Download the Event Flyer HERE Register HERE
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June 27, 2023

2023 APA California & CPF Board Election Info Session

Attention APA Members! APA CA Board Election Season Kicks Off May 31 and Closes September 30, 2023 Log on for the Election Info Session, to be held virtually from 12-12:45p on Tuesday, June, 27, 2023 HERE. Log on to hear about the available positions and the impact of Board service, and get your questions answered! APA California and the California Planning Foundation (CPF) invite you to join our boards in 2024! APA CA is seeking engaged and committed members to serve in key leadership positions that impact our profession and support fellow planners in an ever changing field. These Board positions all support the organization's intentional work to engage a broader range of members and future members, while leveraging and building your professional networks and skills. For complete information and to apply, read below.

Positions Open 

  • President-Elect (serves as President-Elect in 2024, President 2025-2026, and Past President in 2027)
  • Vice President for Administration (2024-2025)
  • Vice President for Diversity & Equity (2024-2025)
  • Vice President for Marketing & Membership (2024-2025)
  • Vice President for Professional Development (2024-2025)
  • California Planning Foundation Board Member (two seats, 2024-2027)
Descriptions of the eligibility criteria and duties for each position are available here. For questions about these positions, email Past President Ashley Atkinson, AICP, at pastpresident@apacalifornia.org.
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Events
May 16, 2023

San Joaquin Valley REAP Workshop Series – AFFH Spring 2023 Workshop Series

About the AFFH Workshop Series Three virtual workshops for San Joaquin Valley jurisdictions and housing stakeholders to hear from experts about the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements for the sixth cycle housing element update process.  The workshops will feature technical assistance providers discussing the various aspects and requirements of AFFH. The three-workshop mini-series is part of the ongoing workshop series of the San Joaquin Valley Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) program.   Learning Objectives 
  • Review AFFH requirements and objectives.
  • Learn about outreach and site selection considerations.
  • Learn how technical assistance providers are available to help jurisdictions with the AFFH process, including consultation with HCD (CA Housing and Community Development).
  Speaker Biographies Veronica Tam, Veronica Tam and Associates Ms. Tam has expertise in the areas of housing policy development and community development planning. She has over 20 years of experience preparing a range of housing and community development plans and studies for jurisdictions throughout California. veronica.tam@vtaplanning.com   Brenna Weatherby, Rincon Consultants Brenna Weatherby has 19 years of experience in city planning, long range community planning, discretionary permit processing, and environmental analyses throughout California. Her areas of expertise include planning and zoning compliance, General Plan, Specific and Master Plan Preparation, housing development, community outreach, CEQA/NEPA analysis and compliance, and local facilities analysis. Breanna is currently leading Housing Element updates and public engagement efforts in the cities of Carlsbad, Vista, Corona, and Banning. bweatherby@rinconconsultants.com   Winnie Fong, Estolano Advisors Winnie Fong joined Estolano Advisors in June 2014. Winnie is a planner focused on transit-oriented development that balances both housing and transportation needs. She co-founded the LA Chinatown Community Land Trust in 2021. She completed the UCLA Community Collaborate program in June 2020 and co-wrote a study on De-Commodifying Housing during COVID-19, which highlights anti-displacement policies and initiatives, including the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) which she is currently advocating in Los Angeles County. She also completed the Dignity-Infused Planning and Community Engagement (DICE) program from the Thrivance Group with a focus in housing. winnie@estolanoadvisors.com   Download the Event Flyer HERE Register HERE
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Events
May 3, 2023

Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Virtual Hiring Event

Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Virtual Hiring Event

The Central Section is happy to partner with Caltrans to announce a Transportation Engineer Virtual Statewide Hiring Event hosted by Planning & Modal Program Management (PM²)!  During this event, applicants will have an opportunity to participate in on-the-spot interviews. Caltrans is currently looking to hire Transportation Engineers (Civil).

To attend this virtual event an application must be submitted, please follow these steps below:

Step 1 : Register for the event using the link here or QR code on the Event Flyer.

Step 2 : Create/Log-in your CalCareers Account

Step 3 : Submit an application using this link: (JC#-364085)

Step 4 : Take an Exam (Transportation Engineer (Civil) Exam)

The virtual hiring event will take place on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time).  Application packages submitted that meet eligibility for interview will be provided the event link.  To participate in the virtual hiring process, an application must be submitted to JC-364085  by the final filling date of April 19, 2023.

For any questions, please reach out to: PM2Recruitment@dot.ca.gov.  Hope to see you there!

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Events
May 3, 2023

Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Virtual Hiring Event

Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Virtual Hiring Event

The Central Section is happy to partner with Caltrans to announce a Transportation Engineer Virtual Statewide Hiring Event hosted by Planning & Modal Program Management (PM²)!  During this event, applicants will have an opportunity to participate in on-the-spot interviews. Caltrans is currently looking to hire Transportation Engineers (Civil).

To attend this virtual event an application must be submitted, please follow these steps below:

Step 1 : Register for the event using the link here or QR code on the Event Flyer.

Step 2 : Create/Log-in your CalCareers Account

Step 3 : Submit an application using this link: (JC#-364085)

Step 4 : Take an Exam (Transportation Engineer (Civil) Exam)

The virtual hiring event will take place on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time).  Application packages submitted that meet eligibility for interview will be provided the event link.  To participate in the virtual hiring process, an application must be submitted to JC-364085  by the final filling date of April 19, 2023.

For any questions, please reach out to: PM2Recruitment@dot.ca.gov.  Hope to see you there!

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Events
April 18, 2023

San Joaquin Valley REAP Workshop Series – AFFH Spring 2023 Workshop Series

About the AFFH Workshop Series Three virtual workshops for San Joaquin Valley jurisdictions and housing stakeholders to hear from experts about the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements for the sixth cycle housing element update process.  The workshops will feature technical assistance providers discussing the various aspects and requirements of AFFH. The three-workshop mini-series is part of the ongoing workshop series of the San Joaquin Valley Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) program.   Learning Objectives 
  • Review AFFH requirements and objectives.
  • Learn about outreach and site selection considerations.
  • Learn how technical assistance providers are available to help jurisdictions with the AFFH process, including consultation with HCD (CA Housing and Community Development).
  Speaker Biographies Veronica Tam, Veronica Tam and Associates Ms. Tam has expertise in the areas of housing policy development and community development planning. She has over 20 years of experience preparing a range of housing and community development plans and studies for jurisdictions throughout California. veronica.tam@vtaplanning.com   Brenna Weatherby, Rincon Consultants Brenna Weatherby has 19 years of experience in city planning, long range community planning, discretionary permit processing, and environmental analyses throughout California. Her areas of expertise include planning and zoning compliance, General Plan, Specific and Master Plan Preparation, housing development, community outreach, CEQA/NEPA analysis and compliance, and local facilities analysis. Breanna is currently leading Housing Element updates and public engagement efforts in the cities of Carlsbad, Vista, Corona, and Banning. bweatherby@rinconconsultants.com   Winnie Fong, Estolano Advisors Winnie Fong joined Estolano Advisors in June 2014. Winnie is a planner focused on transit-oriented development that balances both housing and transportation needs. She co-founded the LA Chinatown Community Land Trust in 2021. She completed the UCLA Community Collaborate program in June 2020 and co-wrote a study on De-Commodifying Housing during COVID-19, which highlights anti-displacement policies and initiatives, including the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) which she is currently advocating in Los Angeles County. She also completed the Dignity-Infused Planning and Community Engagement (DICE) program from the Thrivance Group with a focus in housing. winnie@estolanoadvisors.com   Download the Event Flyer HERE Register HERE
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Events
March 13, 2023

San Joaquin Valley REAP Workshop Series – AFFH Spring 2023 Workshop Series

About the AFFH Workshop Series Three virtual workshops for San Joaquin Valley jurisdictions and housing stakeholders to hear from experts about the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements for the sixth cycle housing element update process.  The workshops will feature technical assistance providers discussing the various aspects and requirements of AFFH. The three-workshop mini-series is part of the ongoing workshop series of the San Joaquin Valley Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) program.   Learning Objectives 
  • Review AFFH requirements and objectives.
  • Learn about outreach and site selection considerations.
  • Learn how technical assistance providers are available to help jurisdictions with the AFFH process, including consultation with HCD (CA Housing and Community Development).
  Speaker Biographies Veronica Tam, Veronica Tam and Associates Ms. Tam has expertise in the areas of housing policy development and community development planning. She has over 20 years of experience preparing a range of housing and community development plans and studies for jurisdictions throughout California. veronica.tam@vtaplanning.com   Brenna Weatherby, Rincon Consultants Brenna Weatherby has 19 years of experience in city planning, long range community planning, discretionary permit processing, and environmental analyses throughout California. Her areas of expertise include planning and zoning compliance, General Plan, Specific and Master Plan Preparation, housing development, community outreach, CEQA/NEPA analysis and compliance, and local facilities analysis. Breanna is currently leading Housing Element updates and public engagement efforts in the cities of Carlsbad, Vista, Corona, and Banning. bweatherby@rinconconsultants.com   Winnie Fong, Estolano Advisors Winnie Fong joined Estolano Advisors in June 2014. Winnie is a planner focused on transit-oriented development that balances both housing and transportation needs. She co-founded the LA Chinatown Community Land Trust in 2021. She completed the UCLA Community Collaborate program in June 2020 and co-wrote a study on De-Commodifying Housing during COVID-19, which highlights anti-displacement policies and initiatives, including the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) which she is currently advocating in Los Angeles County. She also completed the Dignity-Infused Planning and Community Engagement (DICE) program from the Thrivance Group with a focus in housing. winnie@estolanoadvisors.com   Download the Event Flyer HERE Register HERE
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Events
December 6, 2022

San Joaquin Valley REAP Workshop Series – Recent California Housing Laws

Learn about significant new housing laws affecting the way housing is planned and developed in communities. This is part of the ongoing San Joaquin Valley REAP Webinar Series. Panelist will also review a dynamic planning guidebook created through the REAP process for jurisdictions in the San Joaquin Valley. 1 AICP CM Credit offered (CM #9260602). Speakers Include:
  • Matthew Gerken, AECOM
  • Lorena Cordova, AECOM
  • Randy Hatch, Hatch Planning and Consultation
Download the Event Flyer HERE Register HERE
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