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August is "Art Appreciation Month" - what i
f it was also "Public Space Planning Appreciation Month"? 

K. M. Williamson, Ph. D. from Public Art in Public Places Project takes a look at LA's iconic "Urban Light" installation. Read more on our blog.
Join Us for a Summer Night in Santa Monica

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!

Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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!

Announcements

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 [email protected], and we will pass along your contact information to other interested parties.

Check Out APA LA's New Web Site!

 
APA Los Angeles is proud to announce our new web site, packed with information and ways you can connect with planning resources. We're also excited to launch our new blog, where we'll publish long-form features on planning in LA. If you'd like to contribute, let us know.

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