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Looking forward to summer, we enjoy Northern California's exceptional combination of warm sunshine and mild breezes, perfect for hiking along scenic trails, biking through picturesque landscapes, or simply enjoying a leisurely walk in nature. Whether reading under the shade of an oak tree or basking in the sunlight after an invigorating outdoor adventure, this is the perfect time to enjoy the latest edition of Northern News! Discover locally authored articles that inform and inspire, transforming your reading time into a delightful and enriching experience during these pleasant days.
In this issue:
- International Planning Tour of Baja California Sur
- Celebrating at the 2025 Northern Awards Gala
- Meet a local planner: Sujata Srivastava
- Spilling the T on TODs at NPC
- Blueprint for Resilience: Lessons from Oakland's Black Neighborhoods
- News and Announcements
- Where in the World
Thanks for reading,
Your Northern News editorial team
Andrew Trippel, AICP | Richard Davis, AICP Candidate | Francine Farrell
Dhawal Kataria, AICP, RSP1 | Ryan Adamson | Aarthi Pad | Edward Huynh
Our Legacy | Northern News | Our Voices
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International Planning tour of Baja California Sur
By Sam Herzberg, AICP, May 18, 2025
The APA California Northern Section planned a Baja California Sur tour in April 2025, highlighting environmental planning, international collaboration, and the Village of Loreto Bay.
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Celebrating at the 2025 Northern Awards Gala
By Edward Huynh, May 17, 2025
The APA California — Northern 2025 Awards Program celebrates outstanding planning work. Volunteering revealed the collaborative spirit of the planning community, with this year marking a record for award applicants.
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By Dhawal Kataria, AICP, RSP1, Associate Editor, May 7, 2025
Sujata Srivastava, Chief Policy Officer at SPUR, leads Bay Area policy efforts in planning, housing, transportation, and sustainability. With 20+ years of experience, she previously consulted on affordable housing and transit-oriented projects.
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By Veronica Flores, Senior Legislative Planner, San Francisco Planning, May 14, 2025
Veronica Flores attended a Mobile Workshop at NPC25, comparing Denver TODs with Bay Area BART stations. The group toured the District-Centennial, a 42-acre mixed-use project in Colorado aiming for completion by 2040 to create a vibrant, walkable community.
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By Tallulah Shepard, Marketing & Communications Manager, Greenbelt Alliance, February 27, 2025
Black communities in Oakland established resilient, self-sufficient neighborhoods that exemplified sustainable growth long before it was formalized, overcoming barriers like redlining and restrictive covenants.
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| Northern Section news and announcements | | |
Director’s Notes
The Section has been active with events like the Denver Planning Conference, the Northern Awards Gala on May 15th, and the Monterey Chapter Conference starting September 28, 2025. Highlights include new Board members, plans for expanded Professional Development and more.
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APA California — Northern proudly partners with its sponsors to support planners by offering educational programming, professional development opportunities, social networking events, and furthering a sense of belonging among planners.
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Want to join the Northern Board?
The board and staff positions available include Regional Activity Coordinators (4 positions), a California Planning Foundation Liaison, a Diversity Co-Director, a Mid-Career Planners Group Co-Director, and a Technology Director/Website Coordinator which is a paid position.
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2025-2026 California Planning Foundation Scholarship Application
The California Planning Foundation’s 2025 scholarship program will honor planning students in California. Winners will be notified in August and celebrated on September 28, 2025, at the APA California Annual Conference in Monterey, with free access to the Student Awards Luncheon and Sunday sessions.
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May 2025 Legislative Update
The Appropriations Committees will meet May 23 to review high-cost proposals in the “Suspense File.” Facing a $12 billion deficit, fewer bills may pass, though key planning bills are expected to proceed. Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revision of $321.9 billion reflects this shortfall, and more.
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The American Planning Association (APA) offers reduced membership dues to support members who are unemployed or experiencing significant life transitions. This discount applies to national APA, chapter, and AICP dues, though it excludes division dues, publication subscription fees and Chapter-Only dues.
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