CALLING ALL CALIFORNIA PLANNERS!
Join planners from across California for a facilitated Listening Session hosted by the Planner Emeritus Network (PEN) and the California Planning Roundtable (CPR) to help shape a special workshop at the 2026 APA California Conference in Los Angeles: The Elephant in the Room Imperative: Defending Ethical Planning, Democracy and the Public Interest.
These 60-minute sessions are an opportunity to share concerns, experiences, and questions about the future of planning as the profession faces unprecedented challenges. Participant input will help inform the workshop’s content and focus, ensuring it reflects the issues most important to California planners.
Session dates:
- Friday, July 10, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM PT
- Friday, August 7, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM PT
Please pre-register to receive the Zoom meeting link for these sessions. As part of your registration, you may attend any or all of the four scheduled Listening Sessions. Be sure to add the date(s) you plan to attend to your calendar.