All the award nominations are in and the jury is deliberating! While you wait on whether or not you've won big for this year's 2019 IES-APA Awards, make sure you mark your calendar for Thursday, May 23rd and hit up our website so you
register for the shindig too
. Did you know if you sponsor the IES-APA, there are plenty of perks with us throughout the year? Go to our Sponsorship page and sign up to become a Bronze, Silver, or best yet GOLD Sponsor! Act now and our Section Director will be your BFF for the year too! Okay, we won't go that far and scare you away. Keeping this short and not too sassy, enjoy the newsletter!
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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 Program - May 23
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Join us for the
2019 IES-APA Awards Program
on
Thurs, May 23rd
at the
Riverside Convention Center!
The program will run from 5 PM to 8 PM with cocktails and appetizers starting at 5 PM and the dinner/program beginning around 6:30 PM. Cost for registration is $40 and students are $20. Let's celebrate all the great work in the Inland Empire!
Please consider an IES-APA Sponsorship. Your continued support helps to offset the costs of administering the organization and allows us to continue bringing quality workshops and programs to our members throughout the year.
Gold Level Sponsorship (Level 3) $1000
- 10 – Awards Night Tickets (Full Table)
- Website and & Newsletter Recognition for a Full Year
- Awards Program Recognition:
- Announcement during Awards Night Program
- Full page ad in the Awards Night Program
- Free job ads for the Year
- Logo on each Awards Night dinner table centerpiece
- Logo on Awards Night Poster
Silver Level Sponsorship (Level 2) $500
- 5 – Awards Night Tickets (Half Table)
- Website and & Newsletter Recognition for a Full Year
- Awards Program Recognition:
- Announcement during Awards Night Program
- 1/2 page ad in the Awards Night Program
- Free job ads for the Year
- Logo on each Awards Night dinner table centerpiece
- Logo on Awards Night Poster
Bronze Sponsorship (Level 1) $250
- 2 – Awards Night Tickets
- Website and Newsletter advertising for a full year
- Awards Program Recognition:
- Announcement during Awards Night Program
- Logo on each Awards Night dinner table centerpiece
- Logo on Awards Night Poster
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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The Enacted Environment March 30 - Recap
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By: James Rojas and Monica Guerra
This past Saturday, March 30, 2019 - participants were able to use their hearts, hands, and heads to investigate the relationship between photography and urban planning.
Landscape photography tells a story of place by pausing a moment in time that we can be reflected on. Because people are bombarded with these moments constantly, we take them for granted and process them subconsciously. Photography can be a powerful engagement and planning tool because people know what they see!
The images from The Enacted Environment focused specifically on how Latinos use, manipulate the landscape for their social, cultural and economic survival and ultimately identity. The images are a 30 year collection from Latino neighborhoods across the US. The images focused on the every day places found in these landscape such as fences, porches and front yards. Every small detail from Latinos make to the landscape has meaning. These images tell a story of Latino place and a "Raschaque" creative landscape.
Scott Watson, historic preservation planner for the City of Riverside, shared the recently completed
Latino Historic Context Statement
. Context statements identify and evaluate potential historic resources relating to Riverside's rich Latino history. Additionally, the Context Statement provides a broad historical overview of immigrant settlement and development patterns, economic industries, culture, and Latino struggles for inclusion. In 1969, Riverside County designated the 1863 Trujillo Adobe, the only surviving building from the Spanish-era settlement, located at Center and North Orange Streets in Riverside’s Northside neighborhood. While the Trujillo adobe is a significant landmark to the Latino community, few other landmarks have been designated since.
The Latino Historic Context Statement is an important milestone for Riverside in recognizing Latino history and the diversity of cultures in the community. This is an important document for future planning in the City and opportunity to better understand the implications of diversity and inclusion on the planning field.
The Sunshine of Neglect was a micro/macro view of the Inland Empire’s dynamic landscape manipulated of nature by the man’s infrastructure again for survival. The images were from 1950 to the present and represented how artists tell a personal story of place through the lens. Douglas McCulloh, the curator for the exhibition did an excellent job.
Finally Drew, the Executive director from the Riverside Art Museum presented
“The Cheech”
, the new museum to house Cheech Marin’s collection of 700 pieces of Chicano Art. This is largest collection of Chicano Art in the US and it will be housed in the mid-century modern Riverside library.
Ultimately Chicano art is the byproduct of the rasquache landscape because this is where many Chicano artist grew up. The rasqusche landscape is that of cultural production and shapes the way Latinos understand urban planning and produce art.
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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 do
cumentarian 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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WRCOG 28th General Assembly - June 20
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Mark your calendars, reserve your table, and plan to spend an enlightening day with the region’s leaders!
WRCOG’s 28th Annual General Assembly and Leadership Conference will be held Thursday, June 20th at Pechanga Resort Casino. In addition to the renowned evening General Assembly address, this year will also feature the Future of Cities Symposium during the day, which expands educational and networking opportunities exponentially!
The day will begin with the Future of Cities Symposium, which will highlight discussions on three major topics of interest, as follows: 1) Will a robot take my job? 2) Will I be allowed to drive my car in the future? And 3) Are suburbs dying? A panel of elected officials will react to the issues presented.
The evening’s General Assembly address will feature Josh Earnest, former White House Press Secretary under President Barack Obama (2014-2017) and current Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for United Airlines. As the private and public sectors struggle how to effectively communicate to increasingly skeptical consumers and audiences, Mr. Earnest will relay his expertise on communicating from the highest levels.
Check out the event
agenda
below for more information!
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2019-2020 WRCOG Fellowship Program - April 6!!!
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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 now due
April 6, 2019 - extended due date!!!
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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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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
- Director of Planning and Building with City of Anaheim
- Intermediate Planners with Raimi and Associates
- Principal Planner with City of Ontario
- Assistant Planner with City of La Habra
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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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