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The Central Coast Section is part of the American Planning Association's California Chapter and serves San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties by providing services, support, and information to advance the planning profession.

10/14/2026

Nominations are open— come join our Board! ⭐🌊🌴
Election season is here, and Central Coast APA is looking for members in SLO, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties to join our board for a two-year term starting in 2027. Joining the Board is an awesome way to further your professional development and directly shape the events and services your local APA section provides.
Nominate yourself and provide a candidate statement here: https://forms.gle/v2uQEth2ofvJbcB8A
Nominations are due October 30, 2026.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

09/22/2026

Mark your calendars and RSVP: It's our annual Fall Kick-Off with California Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)!

APA and AEP members, join us Sunday, October 18th from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Leadbetter Beach Picnic Area in Santa Barbara. Connect with local land use and environmental professionals by the Santa Barbara seaside and hear from two esteemed guest speakers.

This award-winning event is a great opportunity to expand your network, share experiences, and hear from leaders in our local planning and environmental sectors. Student members and emerging professionals are especially encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided, including vegetarian options.

Guest Speakers:
🌴 Meagan Harmon, Santa Barbara City Councilmember for District 6 and Chair of the California Coastal Commission
🌴 Selena Whitney, AICP, Senior Energy Planner and Project Manager, Environmental Science Associates and APA Board Member - CPF Liaison

RSVP by October 13th at https://forms.gle/MyoqkhappC8RVT3F8

09/17/2026

SLO County— looking to mix and mingle before heading down to the state conference? Maybe you can't make it to the conference, but want to connect with fellow planners? We're hosting a mixer at Cielo Restaurant and Bar in Atascadero NEXT WEEK, Thursday September 24th! Enjoy an evening on the patio with Central Coast APA with lite bites and beverages. Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/pfi9ETgNx1tFH4qz5

09/10/2026

🚨 EVENT UPDATE: New date for the upcoming Ventura County mixer! Tuesday, September 22.

📣 Ventura County! Please join us for pizza and beverages at Red Engine Brewing Co. in Fillmore! Connect with local planners and build your professional network on Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Can't wait to see you there!

09/04/2026

Have you recently received your AICP Certification? Join the American Planning Association on Tuesday, September 15th from 9-10am. This onboarding event is designed to introduce new AICP members to the many opportunities and benefits available through AICP. An agenda will be sent out prior to the webinar. The event is free, but registration is required.

✅ Register here: https://account.planning.org/event-information?id=a0lQO00000GUUKPYA5

08/31/2026

📣 Ventura County! Please join us for pizza and beverages at Red Engine Brewing Co. in Fillmore! Connect with local planners and build your professional network on Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Can't wait to see you there!

08/26/2026

New to APA California? We’re glad you’re here! 👋
Join APA California for a New Member Orientation on September 11 to learn more about your APA California membership, explore resources and benefits available to you, and discover ways to get involved and connect with California’s planning community.

📆 September 11, 2026
⌚ 2:00–3:00 PM

Whether you recently joined APA or just want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your membership, this is a great place to start.

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dgAI-_UJR9ioR-5ES4HfDQ #/registration

08/21/2026

Repost from APA California, with an addition! We are thrilled to see that the project Safe Travels in Nyeland Acres, from the community group and nonprofit Nyeland Promise, has been awarded APA California’s 2026 Grassroots Initiative Award of Excellence! This project won Central Coast APA’s Community Initiative and Outreach Award in May. We look forward to celebrating Nyeland Promise and its vibrant, resilient community in October at the APA CA Conference in Los Angeles. More to come! 🎉🌟🏆

08/19/2026

Check out APA California's August Legislative Update! The legislative session ends August 31 and the Governor has until September 30 to act on bills. Read it here:https://www.apacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/August-2026-Leg-Update-FINAL.pdf

08/11/2026

Join HOME (Housing Opportunities Made Easier) in Camarillo for their annual conference on Thursday October 1st! This year’s theme is “Heart of HOME,” and the event will focus on Ventura County’s housing future and the forces that shape it, including transportation, community design, and shifting demographics. **Bill Fulton,** nationally acclaimed urban planner and author, is this year’s keynote speaker!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Connect with 40+ organizations in the Expo
💥 Central Coast APA has sponsored the event and provided 4.75 CMs for the day.
🎟️ Get registration info and more at https://www.vchome.org/2026-conference

Address

664 Marsh St
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Website

https://centralcoastapa.org/

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