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New at LA-APA.org
August is "Art Appreciation Month" - what i
f it was also "Public Space Planning Appreciation Month"?
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Join Us for a Summer Night in Santa Monica
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Summer in the City: Santa Monica
Thursday, August 21
6-8 PM
$12, purchase tickets here
Appetizers and one drink included
Summer in the City is a new series introducing APA LA's members to the latest innovative, proactive planning in cities around the Los Angeles region. Between June and September, we'll visit several cities whose staff will lead tours, site visits, and presentations that showcase their planning and community development efforts.
On August 21, the third in the series will take us to Santa Monica. We'll explore downtown Santa Monica's return to a transit terminus and the projects transforming the area into a multi-modal hub. We will then stroll to award-winning Tongva Park and continue conversation at an ocean view bar for drinks and snacks, ending the evening on Santa Monica Pier for a Twilight Concert with The Zombies.
Visit LA-APA.org for recaps of our previous Summer in the City events in Inglewood and Duarte!
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USGBC, APA, AIA & ULI PRESENT:
Sustainability @City Hall
Tuesday, August 19
12-1 PM
Los Angeles City Hall
200 S. Spring St., Mayor's Press Conference Room
Los Angeles, CA 90012
RSVP required
What is the Envision Infrastructure Rating System? What is meant by the "triple bottom line"?
There's no better introduction to this emerging standard for public works projects than the South Los Angeles Wetlands. This landmark project transformed a former MTA bus yard into a community wildlife resource, an innovative model for stormwater management and stakeholder partnering. It is also one of two projects nationwide that have been awarded Platinum designation under the Envision Infrastructure Rating System. Learn about Envision as a planning toolkit and a rating system.
Join Sean Vargas, P.E., ENV SP, LEED AP, as he walks us through the Envision application process after the fact, and why Envision is worth championing.
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APA YEPP PRESENTS:
Torrance Brewery Talk & Tour
Saturday, August 30
11:30 AM
Smog City Brewing
1901 Del Amo Blvd., Ste. B
Torrance, CA 90501
RSVP requested
Join APA LA's Young & Emerging Planning Professionals (YEPP) for a visit to two Torrance breweries! We'll begin at Smog City Brewing, where representatives of Smog City and the City of Torrance will speak about their experiences in the planning, permitting, and environmental processes and Torrance's evolution into a craft beer destination:
Laurie Porter, co-owner and sales heart of Smog City, fosters community relationships and builds Smog City's presence and reputation. Laurie oversees Smog City Brewery's sales, marketing and distribution. If Smog City is pouring, she's probably not far away.
Danny Santana is in his 14th year as a City Planner with the City of Torrance Community Development Department. He currently oversees the Current and Environmental Planning Division and is the lead planner on most things "Green." When not helping local craft breweries obtain their permits, he enjoys being an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Planning and Policy at LMU.
After visiting Smog City, we'll walk to Monkish Brewing for informal drinks and networking.
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APA PRESENTS
Summer in the City: Glendale
Saturday, September 20
Details TBD
Summer in the City is a new series introducing APA LA's members to the latest innovative, proactive planning in cities around the Los Angeles region. Between June and September, we'll visit several cities whose staff will lead tours, site visits, and presentations that showcase their planning and community development efforts. On September 20, the fourth in the series will take us to Glendale. Stay tuned for details and RSVP information!
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Study Groups Forming for November AICP Exam
Though APA LA won't be hosting an AICP training session prior this November's exam, you can find information on our new web site regarding other study resources, including how to order the Chapter Presidents' Council Study Manual and links to neighboring sections who may be offering training courses.
In addition, several members have inquired about forming a study group for those taking the exam. If you're interested in joining such a group, please email our Vice Director for Professional Development at jnettler@hotmail.com, and we will pass along your contact information to other interested parties.
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Check Out APA LA's New Web Site!
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