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Helping urban planners create a better Los Angeles through professional, educational, and social prog

The Los Angeles Section of the American Planning Association is one of eight local sections of the APA California Chapter, with more than 1,600 members in the Los Angeles area. APA Los Angeles helps its members share information and resources and make our communities stronger and healthier. APA Los Angeles sponsors a number of professional, educational, and social events, including an annual planning awards competition. To join APA Los Angeles, visit https://apalosangeles.org/join-apa/

06/18/2026

Thank you to all who attended our third Planners’ Night Out in collaboration with the Westside Urban Forum!

Keep a look out for our next Planner’s Night Out in the South Bay! 🏙️

06/16/2026

APA Los Angeles Partners with CSUN Department of Urban Studies and Planning 📚

Our Section Director, Roderick D. Hall recently spoke with graduating seniors from California State University, Northridge’s (CSUN) Department of Urban Studies & Planning. APA Los Angeles was proud to engage in conversation with students about their final project, what they hoped to accomplish in the planning field, navigating the transition from undergrad to the workforce, and the role APA Los Angeles could play as they moved into their next chapter.

CSUN is also home to the records of the California Chapter of APA. The American Planning Association California Chapter Collection documents the administrative activities of the Chapter, as well as the broader history of planning in California in the 20th and early 21st centuries.

06/15/2026

Join APA Los Angeles for our inagural 2026 Summer Speaker Series, entitled “City of Angels: Celebrating the Beauty and Resilience of Los Angeles”. ☀️

This summer speaker series brings together urban planners across Los Angeles County to celebrate the beauty of LA—found in its people, places, cultures, and climate. Through three monthly gatherings, the series highlights how planning can honor identity, uplift communities, preserve cultural legacy, and prepare the city for a changing future.

We’re thrilled to kick off the series in honor of Pride Month with a virtual panel entitled “Pride, Identity and Impact in Planning”, where a moderated panel will discuss the role of LGBTQ+ planners have in shaping our communities; personal stories, professional journeys, and community impact, and planning as a tool for equity, creativity, and systems change.

📍Location: Virtual
🗓️ Date: June 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 12 PM - 1 PM
🔗 Cost: Free to attend. Registration link in bio.
✅Credits: 1.0 CM Credits Pending.

06/09/2026

Be part of the success of our biggest event of the year!

We need volunteers to help with the Awards Gala on Thursday, June 25th. Volunteers will receive a FREE ticket to the event!

📍Location: Bonaventure Brewery in the Westin Bonaventure Hotel
🗓️ Date: June 25th, 2026
⏰ Time: shifts begin at 3:30 PM

🔗 See link in bio to complete the volunteer sign up form by June 12!

05/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the Destination Little Ethiopia Walking Tour! 💫

On May 2nd, planners and community members explored the heart of Los Angeles’ Little Ethiopia community with a walking tour. Food, culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and placemaking were key themes as organization Destination Little Ethiopia led APA members through Central LA.

05/21/2026

APA Los Angeles is proud to announce the 2026 winners of Excellence and Merit Awards! 🏆 ✨

We received an unprecedented 44 submittals for this year’s Awards program. Many thanks to all who submitted outstanding projects that represent the best in planning in Los Angeles.

Purchase your tickets and join us at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel to celebrate this year’s winners!

See link in bio to purchase tickets 🔗

05/17/2026

Tickets for the APA Los Angeles 2026 Awards Gala are now on sale! 🎫

The Awards Gala event will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in the Bonaventure Brewery Company.

See the link in bio to purchase your tickets today!

05/15/2026

Join us in Santa Monica for our Third Planner’s Night Out! ⛱️

Thank you to those of you who joined us for our second PNO mixer in the San Fernando Valley - we love to see you all out and about in LA and are excited to host our third mixer in Santa Monica, in partnership with the Westside Urban Forum!

📍Location: Santa Monica Brew Works
🗓️Date: May 28, 2026
⏰Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
🔗 RSVP: See link in bio

05/06/2026

There is still time to become a sponsor of the 2026 APA Los Angeles Awards Gala! 🌟

Your sponsorship can unlock a number of different touch points with clients and leading organizations through Los Angeles and connect with our network of over 6,000 subscribers.

🗓️ The deadline to make your commitment is May 18.

See the link in bio to learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits 🔗

To become a sponsor, please contact:
Lohita Turlapati
Director, Marketing and Sponsorships
[email protected]

04/23/2026

Photos from our Planners’ Night Out event in the San Fernando Valley! Another well- attended event full of camaraderie and connection. Thank you to those of you who joined us in the NoHo Arts District.

We will soon announce details for our May PNO on the Westside - stay tuned!

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