Spring has SPRUNG! It's quite evident with the #SUPERBLOOM that has brought us the most beautiful hillsides in Southern California. With that said, let's not forget to respect Mother Nature and stay along the trails. To be quite frank, no one really cares about your social media post frolicking in the floral pastures. No extra likes will make you happier within, so please don't trample over all of the poppies for the sake of Instagram or Twitter. Just sayin'. With that PSA aside, just a friendly reminder (and a reminder below again) that the 2019 IES-APA Awards nomination deadline had been extended until Friday, March 29, 2019. So make sure to get your project in to Chris Gray if you haven't done so already. Info on the Awards Program will be shared with all shortly! As always, stay tuned!
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CA-APA CONFERENCE 2020 RIVERSIDE
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#APACA2020 Theme and Logo Contest
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Do you have a flair for creativity or want to become famous? If so, the Inland Empire Section of APA wants your help! A key part of the 2020 Statewide APA Conference are the Conference themes and logo. The Section Board is holding a contest for the themes and logo which are open to our members.
Not sure what the logo and theme should look like? See past examples of conference logos and themes
here
.
Remember the theme provides the overall tone and look and feel of conference materials, advertisements, and promotional materials. It should be adaptive to a variety of needs and uses.
The contest rules are as follows:
- Initial submissions will be accepted until April 15, 2019.
- The Conference Co-Chairs will select the top 3 entries
- The Section Board will select the winning entry
- We will have our big reveal at our upcoming 2019 Awards Program on the evening of May 23rd.
The person or firm who submits the winning entry will be provided with a complimentary registration to the Conference in 2020 and also will receive credit in the Conference Program. Additionally, the top 3 logo submissions will be recognized in our newsletter and receive a selection of IES-APA collateral worth a lot of money. Okay, maybe not worth a lot of money but nice stuff regardless.
The specifications for the logo can be found
here
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2019 IES-APA Awards Nominations - Extended to Due March 29!!!
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It's here! The
2019 IES-APA Awards Nomination
period is officially open. We will be accepting nomination applications now through
Friday, March 29, 2019 at 5:00PM
. If there is a great project, plan, distinguished individual or firm worthy of being recognized for their excellence in planning, now is the time to showcase those accomplishments. See application
and criteria here:
More information to be posted on the website!
Questions or Concerns:
Any questions about this process or sponsorships can be directed to:
Chris Gray, Vice Chair - Awards Program, at
cgray@wrcog.us
. You may also contact
admin@ies-apa.org
for any other questions or concerns.
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APA California Leadership Opportunities
Call for Nominations - Due April 16
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We are pleased to announce that APA California’s Leadership Recruitment and Development season for the 2019 Elections is underway. We are seeking qualified candidates from our membership to run for Chapter Board of Directors positions and encourage you to consider serving your profession and colleagues. Positions open during this election cycle include:
- President-elect. The APA California President is the public face of our Chapter and the leader of our Board of Directors. The Chapter President is also a member of the Chapter President’s Council at APA National. The President-elect serves a one-year term before taking over as Chapter President for two years, followed by one more year on the Board as past-President.
- Vice-President for Administration. The VP Administration works with the Chapter’s paid staff to oversee the financial and business aspects of our organization. This position also oversees the Chapter’s annual awards program.
- Vice-President for Public Information. The VP Public Information is responsible for production of our newsletter, CalPlanner, as well as our other communications channels including the Chapter website and social media.
- Vice-President for Marketing and Membership. The primary role of this position is to develop and oversee programs to improve membership retention and expand Chapter membership.
- Vice-President for Diversity and Equity. This is a new board position created in 2018 (and filled by a board appointment) to promote understanding of diverse and inclusive perspectives within the organization and the planning profession and to promote the recruitment, support and retention of planners of color in the planning profession and in APA California.
If you have any questions on the APA California nomination process, please feel free to contact Pete Parkinson, AICP, California Chapter, Past-President, at
pete.parkinson54@gmail.com
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Honoring Ontario Commissioner Richard Delman
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By: Jerry Blum, IES-APA Planning Commissioner Liaison and Former Ontario Planning Director
Last month, the Planning profession lost one of its own members. Richard Dennis Delman was an Ontario Planning Commissioner since 2009 and was currently serving as Chairman, a post he had held previously. Richard was a lifelong Ontario resident, born there in 1946, resided in the historic Oakley Victorian home which he painstakingly restored in 2004, graduated from Chaffey High School in 1964, served in the U.S. Navy, and was partner in an Ontario based business since 1970. His love for Ontario and his community was very evident and his endeavors were highly regarded by all who knew him. He was active in Chaffey High School Alumni Association, Ontario Rotary, Ontario Community Foundation, Ontario Police Museum, Pomona Valley Model A Club, and the Ontario Heritage. In fact, at the time of his death, he was hosting a meeting of the Ontario Heritage Board in his beloved home. He received many recognitions for his efforts, including the
Model of Excellence Award
by the Ontario Montclair School District and a
Model Colony Rehabilitation and Restoration Award
for his work on the family home. Richard also served many years on the Historic Preservation Sub-Committee of the Ontario Planning Commission.
Richard epitomized what a community leader should be. His family, friends, employees, Planning staff, and community members knew him as a humble, smart, kind, fair, generous, and honest man with a keen wit and straightforward character. He was also the most knowledgeable person when it came to the history of Ontario and he had a story for any occasion. He constantly strived to improve himself as a community leader and planner, seeking training and professional conferences to improve his knowledge and abilities. The community was enriched by his lifelong devotion to Ontario, historic preservation, community service, and to planning as both a profession and as an agent of positive change.
Richard is survived by his wife Petrina; daughter Christine and her husband John Ing; a newborn grandson Tyler; and brother Jack. Richard was laid to rest on February 19
th
, at Bellevue Memorial Park in Ontario, where he was instrumental in initiating and acting in the annual Spirit Walk.
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The Enacted Environment: Latinx Urbanism Observations - March 30
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Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 9:30 AM)
Where: Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
The IES-APA invites planners, designers, architects, artists and the community at large to participate in an unprecedented event that highlights the creative eye and critical thinking of two nationally-recognized and award-winning artists: James Rojas and Douglas McCulloh. The program will be centered around the idea that anyone can be an urban designer to address neglect and resiliency. All it takes is imagination, desire and the opportunity to improve quality of life in our neighborhoods.
The program includes:
- Guided tour of the “In the Sunshine of Neglect” exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum and UCR ArtsBlock.
- Community Engagement Interactive PlaceIt! Workshop.
- Presentations about “The Cheech” and the City of Riverside’s Latino Historic Context Statement.
- Lunch and walkabout in downtown Riverside.
This event is sold out, but for additional information to possibly be on a wait list, please contact Miguel Vazquez at (951) 966-5799 or at
mavurbanplanning@gmail.com
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NPC 2019 - San Francisco - April 13-16
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Planning connects us at the
American Planning Association's 2019 National Planning Conference, April 13-16 in San Francisco
. APA's big event is packed with 13 special-interest tracks that cover a broad spectrum of practice in more than 230 expert-led sessions. NPC19 offers everything planners expect from the premier planning conference of the year: a great location, fresh ideas to take home, and new skills and connections to advance their careers. You'll have the chance to explore San Francisco and the Bay Area where you'll find a wide range of planning practices and trends. Over 60 mobile workshops will take you around the Bay Area to see planning in action. Registration for NPC19 includes all sessions, the popular Welcome Reception, an invitation to the Awards Luncheon, keynotes by violinist Vijay Gupta and documentarian Brett Culp, and more. Get all the details and sign up now at
planning.org/npc
. Use #NPC19 to share the news!
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YPG: March 2019: Speed Planning - March 7 RECAP
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By: Stephanie Tang, IES-APA YPG Coordinator
The IES-APA YPG Board hosted a “Speed Planning” event, which took place on March 7, 2019. Participants attending the event were placed into groups with two seasoned planners/environmental planners where the speakers rotated every 15 minutes between stations. The seasoned planners shared their experiences and advice with the participants and answered questions. The table topics that were covered during the “Speed Planning” event included long range planning, current planning, transportation, resilience planning, and environmental planning. The Speed Planning event was a great opportunity for lively conversation regarding past, present, and foreseeable trends and updates; and advice to the young and emerging planners on the types of skills potential employers are seeking. As the participants observed the interaction among the eight speakers, some of whom have worked together and known each other for years, the importance of professional relationships was reinforced.
Speakers included folks from Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), City of Eastvale, City of Banning, Riverside County, retired planners, and consulting firms.
The feedback for the event has been tremendous and we're working on a quick survey to fully understand how to continue moving forward with our YPG events that is most beneficial for not just young planners, but planners new to the field and planners willing to share their vast experiences with everyone. We are striving to not just be about "Young Planners" but to emphasize on "Emerging". Make sure to join us for our next event!
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2019-2020 WRCOG Fellowship Program - March 30
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WRCOG is now accepting applications for the Public Service Fellowship Program! College Seniors, Graduates and Master’s students are encouraged to apply. Applications are due
March 30, 2019
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2019 CPF Scholarships - April 30
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The California Planning Foundation (CPF) is pleased to announce its 2019 scholarship program for outstanding planning students enrolled at eligible professional planning degree programs in the state of California. Scholarships are awarded to students seeking to enter the planning profession based on an application and selection process. Applications are due
April 30, 2019
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Diversity Climate Survey - March 10
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The American Planning Association recently adopted a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to improve the workplace and professional environment for diversity and promote the understanding and practices of diversity and inclusion both within and outside the planning community and profession.
You are invited to participate in a
Planning Practitioner Diversity Climate Survey
jointly conducted by APA, the APA Diversity Committee, and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Planners of Color Interest Group. Your perspective is critical to understanding the experiences of urban planning practitioners regarding the climate for diversity in the workplace and in professional interactions with the public.
The survey is open through March 10.
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Suggest a Great Place in America - due April 17
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Use our online form to
suggest a 2019 Great Place in America
. APA will announce this year's designees during the Planning and Advocacy Conference in September.
The suggestion window is open through April 17.
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CA-APA 2019 Conference - Santa Barbara
Call for Sponsors
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The Central Coast Section will be hosting the APA California 2019 Conference, A Resilient Future, from
September 15-18, 2019
in Santa Barbara and the Call for Proposals opens December 1st!
We want you to be a part of the APA California 2019 Conference in Santa Barbara!
Help us make this conference a resounding success by making a commitment in the form of sponsorship.
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LA-APA Presents AICP Study Session - April 27
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Prepare for the AICP exam in May or November with APA Los Angeles' annual AICP Exam Review Session. The event will be held at USC in classroom RGL 100 from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Distinguished faculty and planning professionals will give targeted lectures on a variety of exam topics, including: history, theory, planning law, emerging trends, and planning ethics. An overview of the new exam format will also be provided. This event is intended for people who are already signed up to take the exam, and those considering it in the near future. Lunch will be served.
Speakers will include:
- Melani Smith, Senior Director at LA Metro, Adjunct Faculty, Sol Price School of Public Policy, USC
- Diana Varat, Attorney, Richards, Watson & Gershon
- Lisa Schweitzer, Ph.D., Professor, Sol Price School of Public Policy, USC
Transit/Parking:
There is ample bike parking on campus as well as several transit options, including the Expo Line. Arrivals by car should use Gate 3 on Figueroa and park in structure PS-X. Parking is $12.
Date:
Saturday, April 27
Time:
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Cost:
$20 member, $40 non-member, $10 student
Register here:
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New Videos from 2018 CA-APA Conference
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We hope you enjoyed the APA California Chapter Conference in San Diego! For those not able attend and anyone looking for a convenient way to earn additional CM credits, please accept our invitation to view and enjoy, at your own pace, any of 12 new 2018 conference session videos, handpicked to cover the hottest topics in California planning.
All videos offer high quality audio, views of speakers, PowerPoints, audience Q&A and full CM credits. Previews of all recorded sessions are accessible from the
APA California website
and the
APA California Youtube Channel
.
Under Playlists select "Currently Available for CM Credits"
Registration links can be found in the Youtube description for each preview and on the APA California website.
If you attended one of the listed sessions at the conference, you are entitled to receive free access to the recorded version without registering. Just send an email to
gregok@cox.net
to request the link.
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Get up to speed on best practices with online courses for individual study. Topics in this convenient and cost-effective format include planning law, ethics, health policy, and transportation. Go here for more info:
https://www.planning.org/ondemand/
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The Inland Empire Section of the American Planning Association (IES-APA) provides listings for planning and planning related jobs. If you are interested in listing your job or RFP/RFQ, please visit the
Sponsorships
page (scroll down to the bottom) for more information. Please email us at
admin@ies-apa.org
for more information regarding these postings.
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- Environmental/CEQA Planner at PlaceWorks
- Assistant, Associate, and Senior Planners with Interwest Consulting Group
- Senior Environmental Planner/Senior Planner/Project Manager/Planning Manager with Altum Group
- Environmental Project Manager - CEQA Planner with Michael Baker International
- Director of Planning and Building with City of Anaheim
- Assistant Planner with City of Poway
- Principal Planner with City of Ontario
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Board reports are available on our
board reports
page on our website. In addition,
newsletter archives
are available on our website as well. For any comments, questions, or inquiries of the Inland Empire Section of the American Planning Association (IES-APA), please contact
admin@ies-apa.org
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