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Calendar of Events
AUGUST
August 25
Blueprint Survey v2.0. 12:00PM. Monterey City Hall Council Chambers, 580 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA. The APA and AEP will host a no-cost brown bag lunch presentation where the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) staff will conduct an interactive survey to solicit input for Envisioning the Monterey Bay Area: the 2035 Regional Blueprint from local planning professionals. For more information, contact Linda Meckel, Planner, AMBAG, at 831.883.3750 ext 304.
August 26
Tour the Green X-Ray House with the Young Planners Group. 6:00-7:00 PM, 109 Longford Drive, South San Francisco. Join YPG on a tour of the City of South San Francisco’s Green X-Ray House, a regional example of what one can do to "green" their home. YPG "sponsored" no-host mixer to follow at Thai Satay, 265 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco. Free. RSVP to Lindsey Virdeh at norapaypg@gmail.com or (650) 235-5004. For more information, please visit us on Facebook.
SEPTEMBER
September 7
Understanding the Salinas Storm Water Development
Standards. 1–5 PM, City Hall Rotunda, 200 Lincoln Avenue,
Salinas. A half-day seminar for design professionals. Salinas is a
regional leader in developing specific standards that meet new
state guidelines for stormwater. Topics include hydromodification,
low impact design techniques, best management practices, and
their specific application for conformance with the City’s Storm
Water Development Standards. To reserve, contact Walter Grant
at howardg@ci.salinas.ca.us by September 7, 2010.
CM| 4.0 pending
September 9
APA-AEP mixer. 5:30–9:30 PM, Jupiter Restaurant, 2181 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, across from Downtown Berkeley BART. Co-sponsors APA and AEP will supply the first few rounds of pizza, you supply the networking. Look for us on the back patio. No reservations needed. For more information, contact Christina Ratcliffe, AICP at Christina@Ratcliffe.net
September 11
AICP Exam Prep Workshop. 10 AM–4 PM, San José State University. To register, contact Don Bradley, at (650) 592-0915 or dr.donbradley@comcast.net
September 14
Redwood Coast Region’s Brown Bag Lunch Series. Noon– 1:00 PM, RCAA, 904 G Street, Eureka. Humboldt County Regional Trails Master Plan and the Humboldt Coastal Trail Implementation Strategy. Speakers include Kevin Wright, Emily Sinkhorn (NRS/RCAA) and Colette Metz (Planwest Partners). For more information, contact Stephen Avis at (707) 725-1407 or savis@ci.fortuna.ca.us
September 16
APA California – Northern, Regular Board Meeting. 6–9 PM, Sheppard Mullin, 4 Embarcadero Center, 17th Floor, San Francisco. RSVP to Hanson Hom at hhom@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
September 16
Redwood Coast RAC Social Mixer. 5:15 PM. Meet under the statue of President McKinley at Arcata Plaza, Arcata. Socialize with fellow planners at Robert Goodman Wines Tasting Room in Arcata preceded by a walking tour of public art and low-impact development improvements. For more information, contact Stephen Avis at (707) 725-1407 or savis@ci.fortuna.ca.us
September 16
Healthy Rural Communities Regional Forum. 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna. Learn how rural northern counties are making a difference in creating healthy communities with successes in transportation, food systems, Safe Routes to Schools, and healthy rural development tools. Lunch provided. Sponsored by Humboldt County Health and Human Services, The California Endowment, and the California Center for Rural Policy. RSVP by September 10 to DHHS_TES@co.humboldt.ca.us, or Rebecca Wissing at (707) 441-5520
September 21
Climate Change Leadership at the Local Level. 6:30PM – 8:30PM. Location: TBD. Panel discussion with planning experts from the public and private sectors on the broader topic of climate change policy with a focus on policy design and implementation at the local level. Experts will respond to questions related to State law, what local jurisdictions have successfully done so far to address GHG emissions, how Climate Action Plans are developed and provide information on tools available for use by local governments. Free event. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to RSVP contact, Surachita Bose at (408) 667-6794 or surachitab@gmail.com.
CM|1.5 Pending
OCTOBER
October 1
Presentation on Coastal Water Projects. 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monterey. Addressing the water needs of the Monterey Bay Area is essential to plan for growth and development and resource conservation. This is the 3rd in a series of three panels on water issues in the Monterey Bay Area, and will address the topic of Coastal Water Projects. The panel will be followed by a tour of the Sand City DSAL facility. Series cost: $80, single event: $30. Lunch will be provided. To reserve, go to http://ambag.org/amember/signup.php. For information, contact Linda Meckel, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments at (831)883-3750 x304.
CM|6.0 Pending
October 1
Bay Area Planning Directors’ Fall Meeting: Best Practices for Greener Site Development. Low impact development tools to conserve water, protect watersheds, prevent flooding, become more sustainable, and beautify communities. 8:30 AM–1:30 PM at StopWaste.org, 1537 Webster St., Oakland http://bit.ly/cV3Szo. $35 (includes breakfast and lunch). Speakers: Teresa Eade, Bay-Friendly Landscaping; Keith Lichten, SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board; and Lynn Simon, FAIA, Simon & Associates. Plus a panel moderated by Charlie Knox, AICP, Benicia, with David Cropper, TMG Partners; Ed Reiskin, Director of Public Works, San Francisco; Peter Schulze-Allen, Emeryville; Scott Taylor, CA Stormwater Quality Association; and Paul Lettieri, The Guzzardo Partnership. Registration deadline: September 27. To reserve, go to www.abag.ca.gov/abag/events/BAPDA/. Cosponsored by APA California Northern, San Francisco Estuary Partnership, and StopWaste.Org. Questions? Contact Dayle Farina, Association of Bay Area Governments, at daylef@abag.ca.gov or (510) 464-7993, or Ceil Scandone at ceils@abag.ca.gov or (510) 464-7961. CM| 3.0 Pending
October 2
AICP Exam Prep Workshop. 10 AM–4 PM, San José State University. To register, contact Don Bradley, dr.donbradley@comcast.net or (650)592-0915.
October 2
Global Sustainable Development in the Age of Climate Change. First of six sessions in a Sustainable Development and Climate Change Certificate Program. 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Environmental Technology Center, Sonoma State University. $195 per one-day session. Faculty include Alex Hinds, Valentin Alexeeff, FAICP, and Tom Jacobson, AICP. Registration may be completed in-person, by mail, by phone at (707) 664-2394, by fax at (707) 664-2613, or online at www.sonoma.edu/exed. Students are asked to enroll by the Wednesday before the start of the course. Late registration is accepted only on a case-by-case basis. Further information on page 18 or at http://bit.ly/9D8HhU. CM| 7.0 per one-day session
October 6
San Francisco APA, Walking Tour of Visitacion Valley. 5:30–7 PM. Meet at Bayshore Boulevard and Blanken Avenue in front of the Schlage Lock Historic Building (walkable from MUNI T-line Arleta Station and Caltrain Bayshore Station). We will visit San Francisco’s Redevelopment Area, including the Leland Avenue Street Improvement Project and the awardwinning Visitacion Valley Greenway. The tour will be led by San Francisco RDA/Planning/DPW, the Visitacion Valley Greenway Project, and Universal Paragon Corporation. Free to APA members. Space is limited. RSVP to Danny Serrano at serranochile@hotmail.com CM| 1.5 Pending
October 7
YPG Presents: Public Engagement in the 21st Century. 6 PM - 8:30 PM, ABAG, 101 Eighth Street, Oakland. Light appetizers and beer & wine provided. Save the date! Do Facebook, Twitter, and Wikiplanning only ignite feelings of confusion? YPG will showcase several social media outlets as tools for public engagement in a social atmosphere with opportunities for networking. $10 APA members, $15 non-members. For more information or to RSVP, contact Natalie de Leon or Lindsey Virdeh at (408) 313-2662 or (650) 235-5004. CM| Pending
October 14
Brown bag session on Sustainable Land Use and Transportation. Confirmed speakers include Ann Cheng of TransForm. Details to follow. Co-sponsored by APA and ITE. For more information, contact Christina Ratcliffe, AICP at Christina@Ratcliffe.netCM|Pending
October 23
AICP Exam Prep Workshop. 10 AM–4 PM, San José State University. To register, contact Don Bradley, dr.donbradley@comcast.net or (650)592-0915.
NOVEMBER
November 1– 4
APA California 2010 Conference. La Costa Hotel in Carlsbad. Reservations up to September 10 receive the early registration rate of $450, which includes all meals throughout the conference. Go to www.calapa.org and click on the conference site for Online Registration, On-line Room Reservations, Sponsor/Exhibitor opportunities, and the 2010 Exhibitor floor plan. For additional assistance, contact Lynne C. Bynder, CMP, at lbynder@meetingsxceptional.com CM|up to 32
November 6
Natural Systems & Environmental Sustainability. Second of six sessions in a Sustainable Development and Climate Change Certificate Program. 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Environmental Technology Center, Sonoma State University. $195 per one-day session. Faculty include Alex Hinds, Valentin Alexeeff, FAICP, and Tom Jacobson, AICP. Registration may be completed in-person, by mail, by phone at (707) 664-2394, by fax at (707) 664-2613, or online at www.sonoma.edu/exed. Students are asked to enroll by the Wednesday before the start of the course. Late registration is accepted only on a case-by-case basis. Further information on page 18 or at http://bit.ly/9D8HhU. CM| 7.0 per one-day session
November 9
APA California – Northern, Regular Board Meeting. 6–9 PM, ABAG. MetroCenter, 101 Eighth Street, Oakland. RSVP to Hanson Hom at hhom@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
DECEMBER
December 3
APA California Northern’s 2010 Holiday Party. 6:30–10 PM, East Bay location TBD. Save the date!
December 4
The Built Environment: Sustainable, Climate Friendly Design. Third of six sessions in a Sustainable Development and Climate Change Certificate Program. 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Environmental Technology Center, Sonoma State University. $195 per one-day session. Faculty include Alex Hinds, Valentin Alexeeff, FAICP, and Tom Jacobson, AICP. Registration may be completed in-person, by mail, by phone at (707) 664-2394, by fax at (707) 664-2613, or online at www.sonoma.edu/exed. Students are asked to enroll by the Wednesday before the start of the course. Late registration is accepted only on a case-by-case basis. Further information on page 18 or at http://bit.ly/9D8HhU. CM| 7.0 per one-day session
ONGOING
Planning for Healthy Places with Health Impact Assessments. Now through December 31, 2011. A how-to guide for conducting health impact assessments (HIAs), developed by the American Planning Association and the National Association of County & City Health Officials. This online course—available free through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—will explain the value of and the steps involved in conducting an HIA. To participate, please visit http://professional.captus.com/Planning/hia/default.aspx CM| up to 6.0
Symposium, 1909–2109: Sustaining the Lasting Value of American Planning. This four-hour symposium on May 21, 2009, brought together federal officials, planners, academics, and grassroots advocates to focus on the achievements of America’s first 100 years of planning. See a video of the symposium (free) and earn CM credits. Visit http://www.planning.org/centennial/symposium/ CM| 4.0 may be earned by viewing all four parts of the symposium video.
Free podcasts of APA National's Tuesdays at APA may also be obtained for CM credits. Members may browse the distance education listing from the CM Activities page to find podcasts eligible for CM credit: https://www.planning.org/cm/search/
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