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Communities For All

Creating Great
Communities For All

Latest News

  • April Legislative Update

    Stay Informed with the Latest Legislative Updates in California Navigating the ever-evolving legislative landscape of California has never been easier. Our official legislative update pages provide comprehensive insights into the latest bills, amendments, and laws that shape the state. Whether […]

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  • OPR’s General Plan Guidelines and Supplementing Documents RFP

    Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) has released Request for Proposals (RFP) for OPR’s General Plan Guidelines and supplement documents. OPR staff is looking for qualified consultants to update the guidelines in the timeframe of June 2024 to March […]

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  • Call for Sponsors!

    Sponsorship packages are now available! The opportunity to partner with APA California awaits you at the 2024 “Cultivating Our Future” Conference in Riverside, California. As we gear up for this highly anticipated event, we’re excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities […]

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Conferences

2024 Conference

APA California 2024 Conference Mark your calendars!!! Join us for the highly anticipated American Planners Association California Conference, a premier gathering of planning professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts from September 28th to October 1st. This…

Past Conferences

Each year the California Chapter organizes a statewide conference allowing members to receive educational opportunities and to network. These popular conferences attract planning professionals from all over California, the United States and throughout the world.…

Advocacy

Legislative Platform

Legislative Platform

To address the priority issues facing California and to set the standard for our profession, APA California adopts a Legislative Platform prior to the start of each California two-year legislative session titled “Plan California”. The…

Legislative Review Team

APA California’s Legislative Review Team is composed of volunteer APA California members including public and private sector planners with a wide range of experience, and students. The team includes members from all eight of the…

Bills & Position Letters

2024 Full Bill List APA California Bills (April) 2024 Position Letters Assembly Bills Senate Bills Budget

Jobs

Community Planning & Building Director

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea

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California

Development Services Director

City of Elk Grove
Elk Grove

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California

Community Development Director

City of Orting

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Washington

Planning Intern

Midpensinsula Regional Open Space District
Los Altos, CA

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California

Senior Planner

City of Tracy
Tracy

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California

Management Analyst (Transportation Planner)

City of Culver City
Culver City, CA 90232

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California

Become a Member

APA is the essential membership association for planners. No other organization associated with the planning profession provides the quantity and quality of information, continuing education, and peer relationships that APA does. Membership in APA provides you with the most opportunities to elevate the practice of planning, the communities you serve, and your own career.