UPCOMING! Northern's 2025 Awards Gala

The Awards Gala, to be held at Cornerstone 2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., will honor this year’s award recipients for their contributions in planning and provide attendees with an opportunity to network and connect with the community. Join with your colleagues to celebrate great planning!

2025-2026 California Planning Foundation scholarship opportunities for students

The California Planning Foundation (CPF) is offering its 2025 scholarship program for exceptional planning students in eligible California programs. Applications are due by June 16, 2025, with recipients notified in August. Winners will be honored at the Student Awards Luncheon during the APA California Annual Conference in Monterey, Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2025, with additional recognition at local APA California Section events.

APA California Conference sponsorship opportunities - Apply by July 28

Be a part of the 2025 APA California Conference: Waves of Change by sponsoring the event. This is your chance to connect with California’s planners, policymakers, and professionals, showcase your brand, build relationships, attract new customers, and support local planning efforts.

Action item: Submit your Northern board application today

Are you interested in getting more involved in the APA California–Northern? There are several open positions on the board, including Regional Activity Coordinators, Diversity Co-Director, Mid-Career Planners Group Co-Director, Consulting Staff Position, and Technology Director/Website Coordinator, which is a paid position.

Share your travels with planners

Share your travel photos! Click the title or image for specs, then send your best shots and questions to communications@norcalapa.org. Whether it's a breathtaking sunset over the Grand Canyon, the intricate architecture of Parisian streets, or the vibrant markets of Marrakech, we want to see where your journeys have taken you. Let’s celebrate the beauty and experiences that travel brings to our lives!

We Recommend seeks your input

Northern News' new feature section crowdsources book, podcast, and video recommendations from members and readers to share resources on urban planning and community building. Email your favorite media along with a brief explanation of why you like it, why it's worth sharing, and what others might gain from it to communications@norcalapa.org.