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Official page for the Orange Section of APA California! Please "Like" us if you're a fan of California and Orange County planning!

The Orange Section of APA California includes over 600 professional planners and students in southern California representing the public, private and academic sectors. The Orange Section offers a host of benefits to our members, including:

- Monthly lunch programs on planning topics.

- Events such as our annual Awards Ceremony, Angels Game, and Holiday Mixer that are hosted by the Orange Section or offered in partnership with other professional organizations.

- AICP Exam preparation assistance

- AICP Certification maintenance

- A quarterly newsletter

- Resources for finding Orange County area jobs, consultants, and RFPs in the planning field.

- Timely information to keep you abreast of Orange County area planning news and activities. Join our mailing list at http://bit.ly/hqklyC to receive breaking news and updates.

07/21/2026

Tickets are still available! ⚾️🍻
APA Orange Section is partnering with the Orange County Association of Environmental Professionals (OCAEP) for a summer evening of networking, happy hour, and baseball. Members are invited to join colleagues at Golden Road Brewing Company in Anaheim, beginning at 5:00 pm, for a hosted pre-game gathering featuring heavy appetizers and two drink tickets per guest before heading across the street to Angels Stadium to watch the Los Angeles Angels take on the Milwaukee Brewers.
Tickets are $40 and include both the hosted happy hour and reserved seats in Field Box Section 101 near the bullpen (“The Trout Farm!”). Tickets will be distributed electronically.

Friday July 31, 2026
Pre-game gathering at Golden Road Brewing starts at 5PM. First pitch at 6:38PM

Link: https://www.memberleap.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=CAE4&eventid=63688

07/06/2026

Whether focused on housing, mobility, or healthcare, non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs) work every day to connect people with resources and information to improve their lives. They also often assist as valuable partners in spreading awareness of ongoing planning efforts to the community. Yet CBOs can also serve as integral members of planning teams, directly engaging community members and helping to address barriers to equitable outreach. Join us as we hear from the Santa Ana Active Streets Coalition (SAAS) and the Costa Mesa Alliance for Better Streets (CMABS) as they discuss recent community engagement success stories and ways agency staff and consultants can incorporate these organizations into the planning process.

🗓️Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Doors open for check-in: 11:45 am

✅Registration deadline: Friday, July 24. Link: https://linktr.ee/apa_orange_section

🌳Norma Hertzog Community Center
1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa 92627

06/02/2026

🍊Save the date for an evening celebrating planning excellence across Orange County! Join the OC APA community on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Quail Hill Community Center in Irvine as we recognize outstanding projects, leaders, and innovations shaping our communities. More details and registration information coming soon.

06/25/2024

Join your colleagues in the Orange County Association of Environmental Professionals (OCAEP) and the Orange County American Planning Association (OCAPA) for an evening of baseball. ❤️💙

We have purchased tickets in Anaheim Stadium’s Field Box Section 101, next to the Bullpen in left field, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim versus the Seattle Mariners on Friday, July 12th at 6:38 PM. We are offering these great seats (no obstructed views this year!) for $30.00. Make your purchase as soon as possible and join the party!

Please join us in the parking lot opposite the stadium’s north entrance off South Douglass Road for an OCAEP/OCAPA tailgate party before the game. We will be hosting the event with sandwiches or hotdogs, drinks, sides, and more for all who join in. Come anytime between 5:00 p.m. and the start of the game for a fun event to network, eat and drink, and then watch the Angels take on the Mariners.

⭐️Friday, July 12, 2024
5:00 PM for tailgate; First pitch at 6:38 PM

Purchased tickets will be distributed electronically.

📍Angels Stadium- Tailgate in Lot opposite South Douglass Road entrance (look for easy-ups and AEP/APA signage)
Seats are in Field Box Section 101

✅Cost: $30 per ticket
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=CAE4&evid=41060101

06/24/2024

The primary goal of the environmental review process is to produce a legally defensible document that accurately evaluates a project’s potential impacts on the surrounding environment. In order to achieve this goal, planners are often called upon to review the technical work of others or to have our own documents reviewed by qualified experts in the field. Throughout this peer review process, project managers must efficiently coordinate multiple rounds of review, submittals, and comments. So, how do you stay organized and ensure that deliverables are prepared on schedule and within budget?
This lunch program will focus on sharing best practices for the peer review of supporting technical work that you can incorporate into your next project! Learn how to set clear expectations, avoid pitfalls and schedule delays, clear up confusion early on in the peer review process, and establish consistency between all supporting technical work. Understand the importance of maintaining ongoing, meaningful communication between parties and treating all those involved with the respect that their expertise deserves. Join public and private sector planners who have extensive experience with the peer review process for a discussion of how to keep things on track when important questions and concerns are raised by reviewers.

⭐️Date & Time: Thursday, July 11th, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (lunch/networking starts at 11:30, program will run from 12-1)
🌳Location: Quail Hill Community Center, 39 Shady Canyon Dr., Irvine
✅RSVP using link below: $20 for APA/AEP members, $25 for non-members, $15 for students

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zpmjgsg/lp/d9e85529-f01c-4d2a-8653-1fd8cd7437b1

06/19/2024

⛳️Through collaboration with the Planning Directors Association of Orange County (PDAOC) and the International Code Council (ICC) Orange Empire Chapter, we established the golf tournament fundraiser with the clear objective of raising funds to benefit local students. By participating in this event, YOU can help us continue this tradition and contribute to the development of outstanding students who will shape the future of planning. Whether you're an avid golfer showcasing your skills or simply looking to enjoy the outdoors with colleagues, supporting this worthy cause is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
�Secure your tickets now, as registration will close on July 1. ⏳ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21st-annual-golf-tournament-tickets-895657334197?aff=oddtdtcreator

✅August 1, 2024
Sh***un Start 12:30 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm

✅Location:Oak Creek Golf Club and Driving Range. 1 Golf Club Drive, Irvine, 92618

Price:$225
Includes: Round of golf, golf cart with two bottles of water, use of practice facility including range balls, dinner, and one raffle ticket.

⭐️We also invite you to consider becoming a sponsor, as even the smallest contribution of $250 can make a significant impact. Platinum sponsors will receive two complimentary rounds of golf, a vendor table, and company recognition at the golf course and banquet dinner. For any inquiries or to sponsor the golf tournament, please reach out to So Kim at [email protected].

06/13/2024

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of David Barquist, AICP, a long-time APA member and cherished colleague. A memorial service to celebrate and remember David's incredible life will be held on Monday, June 17.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues as they navigate this profound loss. David's legacy and contributions to the planning community will be deeply missed. ♥️

12/10/2022

In Memoriam: Dr. Richard Willson, FAICP

APA Orange Section sends their condolences to Dr. Willson's family, friends, students, colleagues, and all who were touched by his passion for planning. Dr. Willson leaves a remarkable and expansive legacy as a teacher and mentor to thousands of students and peers.

For more on Rick's incredible life and planning legacy, visit:
https://lnkd.in/gubX366G
https://lnkd.in/gwKDEkwA

A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 11 at Mount Sinai's Simi Valley. The service will be live streamed and recorded for guests unable to attend:
https://lnkd.in/gf5-CdXG (Service Pin: 933-146)

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following charities close to Rick’s heart:

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - https://givenow.lls.org
EcoAgriculture Partners- https://lnkd.in/g_C-t6pJ
The Center for Reproductive Rights - https://lnkd.in/gAHuSVxA
JDC - https://donate.jdc.org

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Irvine, CA
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Website

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