Congratulations to Juan Borrelli, AICP, Kimberly Prillhart, AICP, and Greg Chew for receiving the 2025 APA California PEN Honor Award! 🏆 We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACalifornia #apaca2025 #apaca2025awards

The 2025 APA California Conference session recordings are now available in our On-Demand Library! Free for conference registrants and available for purchase by all members. Watch anytime and earn AICP CM credits. https://www.apacalifornia.org/professional-development/on-demand-webinars/ #APACA2025

Congratulations to Kelsey George, AICP, and Betsy McCullough, FAICP, for receiving the 2025 APA California Distinguished Service Award for their dedicated leadership as Conference Programs Coordinators! We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #apaca2025awards

🌍 Happy World Town Planning Day! Today we celebrate the planners, designers, and community leaders shaping California’s sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant future. From housing to open space, transit to climate resilience - planning connects it all. 💙💛 #WorldTownPlanningDay #APACalifornia

Congratulations to Erik deKok, AICP for receiving the 2025 APA California Distinguished Contribution Award for his outstanding service to the Chapter’s Policy & Legislative Program! 🏛️ We applaud this outstanding accomplishment!  #APACalifornia #apaca2025 #apaca2025awards

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Section for receiving the 2025 APA California Section Activity Award in recognition of their collective effort in the 2025 LA Wildfire Disaster Recovery Webinars. We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACalifornia #apaca2025 #apaca2025awards

Voting is now open for the 2026 APA California (APACA) and California Planning Foundation (CPF) Board Elections! 🗳️ Make your voice heard and help shape the future of planning in California. Submit your ballot before Friday, November 14! Visit: https://apaca.memberclicks.net/2026elections

Elwood “Woodie” Tescher has been named the 2025 APA California Planning Pioneer Award recipient! This honor recognizes individuals whose innovations have made a lasting, positive impact on California’s planning practice, education, and theory.   #APACA2025Awards

If your reporting period ends Dec 31, 2025, make sure your CM credits are logged soon to stay in good standing. Reinstatement can be a lengthy process! Visit: https://www.planning.org/cm/howtologcredits/ Heads up: APA’s online system will be partially offline Oct 30 – Nov 6 for a system upgrade.

🗓️ Save the Date: The APA California 2026 Conference is coming to Los Angeles! 📍 October 3-6, 2026 | JW Marriott LA Live Theme: Crafting Our Narrative: Planning as Storytelling More details to follow - mark your calendars! #apaca2025 #apaca2026 #planning #losangeles

🎉 Congratulations to Los Angeles Walks for receiving the 2025 APA California Communications Initiative and Outreach Award of Merit for the Safe Street Promotores Digital Network! We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA2025Awards

🎉 Congratulations to our APA California 2025 Conference Giveaway Winners! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined in, donated, and helped make this conference even more fun and impactful! #apaca2025

We still want to hear from you! We have extended our post-conference survey, and if you haven't already, please take a few minutes to let us know about your experience. 🩵 Your feedback helps make each APA California Conference even better! To take the survey, visit: https://tinyurl.com/yc4zsvs5\

🎬The APA California Chapter and Planner Emeritus Network (PEN) are excited to share that 14 interview videos are now available as part of the PEN Oral History Project! Explore the growing collection on the APA California website and check back as more stories are added. #apaca2025 #planninghistory

🚍 Congratulations to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency for receiving the 2025 APA California Transportation Planning Award of Excellence for the Bayview Community Shuttle! We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA2025Awards

🌟 Congratulations to the City of Arcata for receiving the 2025 APA California Daniel Burnham Award of Excellence for Comprehensive Plan for the Arcata General Plan 2045 & Gateway Area Plan and Code! We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA2025Awards

🌟 Congratulations to OLIN + Geosyntec for receiving the 2025 APA California Urban Design Award of Excellence for the Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan! We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA2025Awards

🌟 Congratulations to the Riverside Community Health Foundation for receiving the 2025 APA California Advancing Diversity and Social Change in Honor of Paul Davidoff Award of Excellence for the Eastside HEAL Zone! We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA2025Awards

Registration is now open for the 2026 CPR Planning Leadership Academy!  To learn more, visit: https://cproundtable.org/leadership-academy/

#APACA2025 🌊 Day Three in Review What a Tuesday! With our largest attendance ever, sessions were brimming with ideas, energy, and collaboration. Each day, our community of planners proves the power of coming together to share knowledge and vision.

#APACA2025  🌊 Day Two in Review 🌊 With record-breaking attendance, the momentum keeps building as the week continues!

#APACA2025 🌊 Day One in Review The APA California 2025 Conference kicked off with record-breaking attendance and energy on Student Sunday! 🎉 With this many future leaders and passionate planners in one place, the excitement was just the beginning of an unforgettable week!

#APACA2025 🐠🌊 One of the largest marine sanctuaries in the U.S. is right here in Monterey Bay! Any guesses how many square miles it protects? 🙌 Swipe ➡️ to see if you guessed right! #MontereyTrivia #2025Conference #WavesOfChange #ReconnectingCommunities

#APACA2025 At this year’s conference, we’ve curated sessions in Law • Ethics • Equity • Sustainability & Resilience - all accepted under the AICP CM guidelines. Every session attended is one step closer to your professional goals!  #AICP #2025Conference #WavesOfChange #ReconnectingCommunities

#APACA025 🌊 Road trip vibes!🚗 Which famous scenic highway winds through Monterey County and is a star of travel brochures and planning studies? 💡 Hint: it’s picture-perfect along the coast. Swipe ➡️ for the reveal! #MontereyTrivia #2025Conference #WavesOfChange #ReconnectingCommunities

🚨 FINAL 24 HOURS! 🚨 Due to record-breaking registration, the APA California 2025 Conference is closing registration early. Don’t miss out - secure your spot by TOMORROW, Sept 23 at 4 PM! Register TODAY: https://cvent.me/47Ev1K #APACA2025 #2025Conference #WavesOfChange #ReconnectingCommunities

⏳ Less Than 1 Week Away! The countdown is almost over - Monterey is calling! In less than one week, the APA California 2025 Conference - Waves of Change - begins. 🌊 Last chance to register: https://cvent.me/47Ev1K #APACA2025 #2025Conference #WavesOfChange #ReconnectingCommunities #MontereyCA

🏛️ Trivia Time! Did you know Monterey was the first city in California to adopt one of these important municipal regulations? 🤔 Take your best guess, then swipe ➡️ for the answer! #APACA2025 #MontereyTrivia #2025Conference #WavesOfChange #ReconnectingCommunities

🌟 Big News from APA California! 🌟 Please join us in congratulating Andrea Ouse, AICP, elected as Region 6 Director, and Juan F. Borrelli, AICP, elected as Region 6 Commissioner on the APA Board of Directors! #APA #APACalifornia #PlanningLeadership

🌊The APA California 2025 Conference app is now LIVE!📲 How to get started: 1. Download the Cvent EVENTS App (iOS 17+/Android 13+) 2. Search “APA California 2025 Conference” 3. Log in, set up your profile & you’re ready! Don’t miss out on real-time updates and networking opportunities! #APACA2025

🌊 Kick off the APA California 2025 Conference in style! Join us at the Opening Reception for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and coastal vibes. 🎉 Don’t forget: Your conference badge is your golden ticket! 🎟️ Pick it up at Registration (open 8 am–5 pm) before heading over.

📅 Less than 2 weeks to go! Get ready for four days of inspiring sessions, mobile workshops, networking, and memories by the coast. We can’t wait to see you there! Register TODAY: https://cvent.me/47Ev1K #APACA #2025Conference #WavesOfChange #ReconnectingCommunities #MontereyCA

Good news - APA’s Refer a Friend Trial has been extended until October 31! 🎉 Invite a new or former member to join APA and once they join, you’ll receive a $50 APA Shop gift card as a thank you for helping grow our planning community. 🌟 Visit: https://www.planning.org/membership/refer/

🏠 Congratulations to Humble Design San Diego for receiving the 2025 APA California Opportunity and Empowerment Award of Excellence for When a House Becomes a Home: The Power of Humble Design! We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA #2025Awards

🌊 The APA California 2025 Conference closes with a powerful plenary featuring Rachael A. Tanner & Eric Beightel, moderated by Michael McCormick. Together, they'll leave us inspired with renewed purpose as the conference concludes. #APACalifornia #2025Conference #WavesOfChange

The nomination period for Vice President for Administration and Vice President for Diversity & Equity has been extended to Friday, September 12. 🔗 Submit your interest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-en7MRiab6z3zcNdysw0rC1tn47yEshjMIzMgr0ITrLkDtA/viewform #APAboard2026

🌳 Congratulations to the City of Fresno PARCS Department for receiving the 2025 APA California Implementation Award of Excellence for the Fresno Parks Master Plan + Measure P: Transforming Parks and Communities! We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA #2025Awards

🌊 Just Announced!  We’re excited to welcome LaTanya Bellow, City Manager of the City of Emeryville, and Tyller Williamson, Mayor of the City of Monterey, as keynote speakers for the APA California 2025 Conference Opening Plenary: “The Power of Perspective – Riding the Wave of Change to Get to Yes.”

🎉 Congratulations to PlaceWorks for receiving the 2025 APA California Planning Firm Award of Excellence for their outstanding contributions to planning over the past 50 years! We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA #2025Award #APACA2025 #PlanningFirm

📣Just Announced📣 We’re honored to welcome Assemblymember Buffy Wicks to the APA California 2025 Conference in Monterey!  Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of California’s most influential voices in policy and planning. #APACalifornia #2025Conference #WavesOfChange

🏙️ Congratulations to the City of Rancho Cucamonga for receiving the 2025 APA California Planning Agency Award of Merit! 👏 We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA2025Awards

Today we honor all workers for the dedication that strengthens our communities, highlighting planners for the passion, vision, and expertise that guides California’s growth and transformation. Thank you for creating places where people can live, work, and thrive. Happy Labor Day from APA California!

We’re officially 30 days away from the APA California 2025 Conference in beautiful Monterey - September 28 to October 1! 🌊✨ 📅 Mark your calendars, pack your bags, and don’t forget to register if you haven’t yet - this is an event you won’t want to miss! 🔗 https://cvent.me/00Nrw9

🌿 Congratulations to the Portola Neighborhood Association, Caltrans, and SITELAB urban studio for receiving the 2025 APA California Grassroots Initiative Award of Excellence for the Portola Green Plan / The Green Between! 👏 We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA2025Awards

🎥 Can’t be in two places at once? We’ve got you covered! Select APA California 2025 Conference sessions will be recorded and available on-demand after the event - free for registrants, or available for purchase by non-registrants.  🔗 View the full conference schedule here: https://cvent.me/gD9KMO

Join us for a night of live music with Plan-It Rock - the APA band! • Date: Monday, September 29 • Time: 8:30 PM–12:00 AM • Location: Sly’s Refueling Station (aka Sly McFly’s) 700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA Don’t miss this legendary tradition of planners taking the stage!

🏡 Congratulations to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for receiving the 2025 APA California Planning Excellence Award of Merit for the HAP Technical Assistance Program! 👏 We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA #2025Awards #APACA2025

🌍 Congratulations to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Planning Department for receiving the 2025 APA California Resilience and Sustainability Award of Merit for the Regional Resilience Framework! 👏 We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA2025Awards

🏙️ Congratulations to the City of Signal Hill and JKA for receiving the 2025 APA California Urban Design Award of Merit for the Civic Center Master Plan! 👏 We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! #APACA #2025Awards #PlanningExcellence #UrbanDesign

🎉 Congratulations to our newest AICP-certified planners! 🎉   Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the planning profession have paid off, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with you. Welcome to the AICP community! #APACalifornia #AICP #PlannersLead