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Sustainable Communities Building Blocks

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Background Applying for Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Other tools and technical assistance programs Background Many communities around the country are asking for tools and resources to help them achieve their desired...

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CEQA Reform is the Agenda

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By Curtis Alling, AICP To address the recent increase in concerns raised by the Legislature and others about the time, expense, and effectiveness of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process, the American Planning Association ...

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Betty Croly’s Memorial Service

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Arrangements for Betty Croly’s memorial service: Saturday, January 8th from 10:30 - 12:30 Berkeley Methodist United Church 1710 Carelton Street Berkeley, CA 94703 (At the corner of McGee Avenue) ...

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Obituary of Marie Elisabeth (Betty) Croly, FAICP

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Marie Elisabeth (Betty) Croly, FAICP Betty Croly, former AICP commissioner, APA board member, and long-time historian of APA's California Chapter, died December 5, 2010, at the age of 87. Ms. Croly was honored in 2008 by the chapter f...

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Legislative Update October/November 2010

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END OF SESSION AND BEGINNING OF NEW BUDGET The final day of the 2010 legislative session ended on August 31st and all bills that passed out of their respective houses have now been signed or vetoed by the Governor. One thing missing at the en...

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APA California has taken a support position on Proposition 22, the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act. The League of California Cities sponsored this ballot initiative to amend the California Constitution to prev...

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APA California to Oppose Proposition 23

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Dear American Planning Association, California Members: As many of you are probably aware, there is a proposition on November’s ballot that would “suspend the operation and implementation” of AB 32, California’s landmark Global Warmi...

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