Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association

March 5, 2025

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In this newsletter:

‣ Better Planners Podcast Available

‣ Podcast Editor or Assistant Editor Needed

‣ Planning in Italy

‣ Upcoming events and webinars

‣ Job opportunities

Better Planners Podcast Available

Orchestrating the Vibes:

Planning like an Artist

In this episode, Mary and Shelley interview planner and artist: Miguel Vazquez! He is a FAICP planner who likes to mix the worlds of art and planning together. We discuss how to think like an artist to become a better planner and why that is important. We also discuss various projects he's been involved in where art was used to assist in planning activities.Miguel is also heavily involved in the Latinos in Planning Division of the American Planning Association (APA) and the California Chapter of the APA.

Volunteer Opportunity!

Podcast Editor or Assistant Editor Needed

Help OAPA expand our reach and community interest in planning.

Are you inspired by the OAPA Better Planners Podcast and wanting to be a contributor? Expand your outreach skillset by providing editing assistance to the OAPA podcast team. We are seeking someone with audio and/or video editing experience to be part of a 2-3 member editing team.

This volunteer job can be performed virtually and will require ~3-5 hours / month, which may also include attending podcast planning meetings. This role is supported by the Education and Outreach Committee and Podcast subcommittee. To discuss further and learn more about podcast volunteering, contact Mary Heberling-Creighton.

Planning in Italy

Earn CM Credits while in Italy

Dates: May 19 - 24, 2025 

Location: Santa Vittoria in Matenano, Italy

Sign up by March 15 for this APA-WA-partnered 5-day seminar coordinated by renowned former Washington planner Mark Hinshaw. 

Take a trip to Italy and receive up to 22 credits for AICP Certification Maintenance over five days.

Mark Hinshaw, a notable, accomplished, and renown urban designer and planner in the Pacific Northwest, approached us about offering a 5-day seminar in his adopted home (post-retirement) of Santa Vittoria in Matenano, Italy. He has assembled an impressive line-up of instructors who will enable attendees to:

• Learn about both ancient and contemporary urban development practices in Italy.
• Experience living places that date back more than a thousand years.
• Exchange approaches to planning, regulations, and development with Italian counterparts.
• Discover a part of Italy little known to American travelers.
• Observe ongoing major capital investment by towns while preserving their character.

Planning Webcast Series

The Planning Webcast Series offers a fantastic opportunity for OAPA members to access dozens of free CM approved webcasts each year. These sessions cover a variety of topics, including the popular AICP-required subjects and both trending and foundational planning themes. Hosted by APA Chapters and Divisions across the country, these webcasts ensure a wide range of perspectives and expertise.

Here are some key details about the Planning Webcast Series:

• Membership Access: Open to all OAPA members!
• Webcast Schedule: Fridays from 1:00 to 2:30 PM ET.
• CM Credits: Each session qualifies for 1.5 CM credits, covering all required topics.
• Recorded Sessions: Available on the Webcast Series YouTube Channel for on-demand viewing.

If you are interested in staying informed and participating, make sure to sign up for the mailing list to receive monthly updates about upcoming sessions and relevant links.

Upcoming Events

Overview

OAPA Book Club - Killed by a Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies our Transportation System

April 30| 12:00 pm | Virtual | Learn More | cm 1

Save the Date: OAPA Annual Planning Conference

October 15-17 | The Riverhouse Lodge | Bend, Oregon

For all events, including non-OAPA sponsored events,

please visit our Events Listings

Jobs

Economic Development Program Manager

Marion County

Salem, OR

Transportation Planner III Community Planning

Clark County

Vancouver, WA

Development Services Director

City of Richland

Richland, WA

City Manager

City of Creswell

Creswell, OR

Director of Development Services

City of Walla Walla

Walla Walla, WA

Department of State Lands Agency Director

Department of State Lands

Salem, OR

Planning & Grant Management Services

City of Phoenix

Phoenix, OR

Planner I, II, or Senior Planner DOQ

Umatilla County

Pendleton, OR

Associate Planner

City of Ellensburg

Ellensburg, WA

Community Development Director

Jefferson County

Madras, OR

Assistant Planner

Polk County

Dallas, OR

Planner Trainee

Polk County

Dallas, OR

Planning Intern

First Fourty Feet

Portland, OR

Planning Manager

Standridge Inc.

Vancouver, WA

Director of Development Services

City of Placerville

Placerville, CA

Building & Permit Services Division Manager

City of Eugene, OR

Eugene, OR

Planning & Community Development Director

City of Prosser, WA

Prosser, WA

Planning & Development Coordinator

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

Beaverton, OR

Land Use and Transportation Planner

DLCD

Salem, OR

Economic Development Officer

City of The Dalles

The Dalles, OR

Senior Transportation Planner

ODOT

Roseburg, OR

Planning Manager

City of Newberg

Newberg, OR

Chief Building Official

City of Pendleton

Pendleton, OR

Deputy Director of Land Use Planning

Multnomah County

Portland, OR

Community Development Director

Benton County

Corvallis, OR

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