APA Los Angeles

Join the APA Los Angeles Board of Directors or a Committee! Nominations will be open on Monday, October 7, 2024 through Monday, October 28, 2024 Participating in APA Los Angeles as a member of our Board of Directors or its committees is a great way to get involved in the local planning community, network with other planning professionals, and give back to the profession. We hope you will consider contributing your time and talents to one of APA’s largest, most active sections nationwide! The Los Angeles Section of the American Planning Association is one of eight local sections of APA’s California Chapter, with more than 1,500 members in Los Angeles County. APA Los Angeles helps its members share knowledge, advance their careers, and guide change in both the profession and our communities. There are three ways to get involved (see position descriptions below): - Elected (executive) positions - two-year terms (four-year term for the Section Director) - Appointed positions - one-year terms - Committee members - one-year commitment requested All Board and committee members are expected to: - Attend one meeting per month - the Board meets on 3rd Wednesdays of odd months and committees meet in even months (dates subject to change) - Spend additional time as needed to fulfill their duties, which vary by position - Live and/or work in Los Angeles County - Be APA members, or become members before their terms begin (free or discounted first-time, Chapter-only, and student memberships are available) - Be more engaged with your profession in 2025! To nominate yourself for a Board position or volunteer for a committee, please fill out the Nomination Form. Candidates for elected or appointed positions should include a statement of interest not to exceed 500 words for elected positions and 250 words for appointed positions. 10/28: Deadline for Nominations 11/01-11/21: Online voting open 12/04: Board certification of election results 12/06-12/19 : Candidates and appointees notified 12/20: 2025 Board announced! Should you have any questions regarding the positions or the selection process, please contact Fern Nueno, Past Director, at pastdirector@apalosangeles.org.

There’s still time to join the mentoring program! The Professional Development Committee is excited to announce our APA Los Angeles Mentorship Program! The APA LA Mentorship Program is a six-month program that pairs mentors - experienced professionals (7+ years) with valuable experience in the planning field - with protégés (1 to 4 years' experience) - enthusiastic, emerging planners that are eager to grow and develop skills in their professional journey and personal lives. Why Participate? Benefits for mentors and protégés include networking, candid conversations, personalized guidance, and confidence building - and creating long-term relationships. The protégé and mentor one-on-one meetings afford unique access to industry leaders and their insight. Program Structure Mentors and protégés will be carefully matched based on their professional backgrounds, interests, and goals. Once matched, pairs will meet monthly. The Program will run for six months and will include focused sessions and larger group activities. We invite current APA members to participate in this Program. The application deadline is Monday, September 30th. You will receive notice if you have been selected for the Program by Monday, October 14th. Mentor application: https://lnkd.in/gfttxasf Mentee application: https://lnkd.in/g53suG9P

On August 29, AIA Los Angeles and APA Los Angeles held a joint mix and mingle event at the beautiful AIA Los Angeles headquarters. Here's to the first of many collaborations between Los Angeles' architects and planners.

APA & AIA|LA Mix-n-Mingle August 29, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Center for Communities - 4450 West Adams Los Angeles, CA 90016 Join us on August 29, 2024 at the new AIA Los Angeles Center for Communities for a dynamic happy hour event. This gathering will bring together professionals in Urban Planning, Urban Design, and Architecture for networking and mingling. It’s a unique opportunity for architects, urban, designers, and urban planners to collaborate, exchange ideas, and discuss potential projects. Don’t miss this chance to connect and engage with colleagues in these fields. It’s a happy hour you won’t want to miss! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gnV4WRVX

LA County Department of Regional Planning and APA Los Angeles Present: National Community Planning Month 2024 Speaker Session: Equity in Planning: Case Studies from LA County Planning Who you are, what you look like, and where you live continue to be determining factors in a person’s quality of life and access to opportunities. Given that LA County Planning serves the most populous and diverse county in the nation, it is all the more imperative that planning for equity be embedded in all of our efforts—in order to combat these historical racial and socioeconomic inequalities. To further affirm this, LA County Planning adopted a Strategic Plan for Equity in 2023 and has since been working to implement the Plan’s identified goals. Join LA County Planning and APA Los Angeles for a speaker session during National Community Planning Month to discuss the ways that our agency has worked to plan for equity and explore how we can further these efforts in the future. The event will include presentations from LA County Planning staff on projects and initiatives that incorporate equity, followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A. Objectives for this Speaker Series: Learn about LA County Planning’s 2023 Strategic Plan for Equity, which reflects the anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion (ARDI) initiative of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the recognition that our work needs to address our society’s systemic challenges. Explore how visualizing Equity Indicators can assist planners in prioritizing policies, actions, and resources through an equity lens via GIS Tools for Equity. Reflect on how to incorporate these concepts and tools into actions through a discussion on the Green Zones Ordinance, which seeks to enhance public health and land use compatibility in the unincorporated communities that bear a disproportionate pollution burden. Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:30am - 1:00pm Register for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/PlanningMonthLA2024 (Language translations and AICP credit will be available) Contact socialmedia@planning.lacounty.gov for any questions.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are hosting an in-person and virtual career fair on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 10AM to 3PM PDT. The in-person event will be at the Caltrans District 7 Headquarters (100 South Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012). Whether you’re a student exploring future career options, a recent graduate ready to enter the workforce, or simply looking for a career change that offers work/life balance and great benefits, we have opportunities that may be right for you! This event provides job seekers an opportunity to learn about the FHWA, Caltrans, and other government agencies currently hiring. Opportunities are available in California and across the United States, including Puerto Rico. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gJUWrU_W FHWA is also hosting two pre-event info sessions: August 27 - Meet the Federal Highway Administration https://lnkd.in/ezfRi4HK September 10 - USAJobs & Federal Resume Writing https://lnkd.in/eD8Y6Kg4

APA California and the California Planning Foundation (CPF) invite you to join our boards in 2025!   We are seeking engaged and committed members to serve in key leadership positions that impact our profession and support fellow planners in an ever-changing field. These Board positions all support our intentional work to engage a broader range of members and future members, while leveraging and building your professional networks and skills.   Positions Open   -Vice President for Public Information (2025-2026) -Vice President for Policy and Legislation (2025-2026) -Vice President for Conferences (2025-2026) -California Planning Foundation Board Member (2024-2027) (3 positions)   APA California's Vision & Values   Service on our board is grounded in our core values of leadership, inclusion, integrity, community, and commitment to public service. APA California is leading, innovating, and advocating for a future in which all people, in California and beyond, have an equitable opportunity to participate in, contribute to, and share in their communities’ environmental, social, and economic well-being.   Opportunity to Serve on the CPF Board   The mission of the California Planning Foundation (CPF) is to award scholarships to planning students who excel in their studies and to further the professional practice of planning in California. Do you have a desire to contribute to the success of planning students and professionals? Then CPF is looking for you! Three seats are available for four-year terms.   How to Apply   Interested candidates for all positions are invited to submit an Interest & Eligibility Form, Resume, and Position Statement by 5 PM on July 19. Qualifications will be reviewed by a nominating committee before candidates are slated for the election. For complete information, visit https://lnkd.in/gX5Gbp29

APA Los Angeles thanks APA California for putting together the inaugural "Pride and Planners" webinar featuring LGBTQIA+ planners and allies. As a continuation of that work, APA Los Angeles was proud to partner with City of West Hollywood urban planners, community development practitioners, and elected officials for a panel discussion on Queer Urbanism within the context of the City of West Hollywood. In addition, the YEP committee hosted a Pride Happy Hour at The Black Cat in Silverlake. The Black Cat is the site of the first documented LGBTQIA+ civil rights demonstration in the nation and is currently the first and only California historical landmark to recognize California's LGBTQ history. Planners across LA County enjoyed the historic space while getting to know one another.

APA-Los Angeles is proud to put together a panel discussion around Queer Urbanism within the context of the City of West Hollywood. As a continuation to APA California's inaugural "Pride and Planners" webinar, APA Los Angeles is proud to provide space for a panel discussion about Queer Urbanism within the context of the City of West Hollywood. This event features esteemed panelists who will discuss urbanism, city services, and queer joy in the form of the City's annual pride weekend and more. Please join us on June 23, 2024 from noon to 1 pm at the City of West Hollywood's Aquatics & Recreation Center in the San Vicente & La Cienega room. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gjwuWfgi If you have any questions, please email policy@apalosangeles.org.

Continuing with Pride and Planners events, APA Los Angeles is hosting a conversation on queer urbanism in West Hollywood. Proud to be part of the dialog to share experiences and how they tie into urbanism, city services, and queer joy in the form of the City’s annual pride festivities. Make sure to join Mayor John M. Erickson, Ph.D., Vice-Mayor Chelsea Byers, Katherine Perez, Jared S. Sampson, and myself this Sunday in WeHo from 12 pm - 1 pm! https://lnkd.in/ghDRtvXC