Central Coast Section - American Planning Association, California Chapter

Our first socials of 2025 were a big success! ?? Each subsection had such a great time catching up with fellow members, meeting folks new to the area, and enjoying some tasty food and drink. Couldn't make it to one of these events? Check out our previous post for details on an upcoming April event!

This event is really taking off ???? Join us at the Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday, April 16th, followed by a happy hour in Goleta! Details on the flyer below, and RSVP by April 11th at https://lnkd.in/g7NC5C8c

Looking forward to connecting with local planners at APA Central Coast’s first mixer of the year in San Luis Obispo!?Come join us for a fun evening of networking, small bites, and craft beer at Central Coast Brewing on Higuera Street. Plus, you'll have a chance to win prizes from your favorite local businesses! ?? No RSVP needed—just bring yourself and a great conversation. First drink is on us (non-alcoholic options available) ?? Hope to see you there! ?? March 6, 2025 | 5:30-8:00 PM ?? Central Coast Brewing, Higuera St., SLO

Events galore! We have not one but TWO more happy hour networking events scheduled in March! ?? SLO on 3/6 and Santa Barbara on 3/19. Mark your calendars! Students and prospective members are welcome to join, and current members will receive one free beverage.

?? One week left to nominate a project for the 2025 Central Coast Planning Awards! Use this link to submit projects for consideration: https://lnkd.in/ga_yPVJt ?? Curious how the award selection works? Be part of the process! We're still seeking Jurors-- email Hollee King Winegar, AICP at?[email protected] ASAP to ask questions or express interest. You must be available for a 2-3 hour meeting sometime in the week of March 24th, and the day of the Awards Event on May 3rd, 2025.?

Ventura county locals, we are hosting a 2025 kick-off happy hour on Tuesday, February 25th at Fluid State in Downtown Ventura! ?? Come mingle and network with local planners and other working professionals while cheers-ing to the new year! The happy hour will be outside from 6 to 8pm. This event is open to all – members and non-members – and APA members get their first drink for free. Please sign in with your membership ID at the start to receive your drink.

?? Join APA Inland Empire Section for a Lunch n Learn with HCD on the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report - Central Coast section members welcome! ? Tuesday Feb 18th, 12-1:30pm. ? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSNqJcBT

Last weekend, our Board gathered to discuss all things Central Coast APA! A very warm welcome to our newest Board Members: ?? Jessica Nguyen, our Diversity, Equity, and Membership Officer (DEMO) ?? Todd Davis, our Finance Officer-Elect We're looking forward to providing support, networking, and professional development opportunities to the planning community of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

? Save the Date! ? Nominate a Project! ? Our most exciting event of the year, the Central Coast APA Planning Awards, is coming up in May! We'll be in Santa Barbara on May 3, 2025 at Palm Park Beach House. Know of an award-worthy project? Nominate it using this form: https://lnkd.in/ga_yPVJt ?? Interested in being a juror for the awards? We need your help! Contact Hollee King Winegar, AICP at [email protected] to volunteer, or ask any awards-related questions! Jurors must be available for one 2-3 hour meeting the week of March 24th, and be present at the Awards event.

Sharing from American Planning Association's recent email blast: AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship Application Now Open! APA is committed to providing opportunities for all to achieve excellence in planning by fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the organization and the planning profession.? ? The AICP Certification Diversity scholarships aim to make the certification process more accessible to all. Applicants can receive the scholarship for the AICP exam or the assessment. Fifty scholarships will be awarded through a lottery system. ? Scholarship window closes at 3:00 p.m. CT on Friday, February 28, 2025. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gzxtpb8F