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Save the Date! It’s time once again to come together for some fun summer golf competition, fellowship and fundraising. All proceeds from the golf tournament benefit various student scholarships. ⛳️

The 2025 Tournament will be held at Black Gold Golf Club, a first-class picturesque facility located in Yorba Linda. The golf tournament is scheduled to begin with a 12:00 pm shotgun start, followed by the banquet at 5:00 pm.

Contact for more information: 2025 tournament chair, Leila Carver at apaca.orange@gmail.com.

🏆We are excited to unveil the winners of the 2025 APA Orange Section Awards! This esteemed awards program highlights exceptional planning initiatives led by cities, firms, and developers across Orange County. Each of these organizations has made remarkable contributions to urban development, and we applaud their innovative and impactful work. Congratulations to all our award recipients!🎉

These awardees have set a high standard, contributing significantly to planning excellence and bringing great communities to life. Each recipient is now eligible to advance to the statewide awards competition. We eagerly anticipate celebrating their achievements at APA Orange Section’s Planning Awards, to be held later this fall.

We sincerely thank our jury panel for their time, expertise, and thoughtful review of this year’s nominations. Their contributions were vital to selecting the award winners and upholding the standards of the APA Orange Section Awards. Special thanks to Ken Fichtelman (City of Westminster), Cecilia Kim (Opticos Design), Stephanie Tomaino (City Advisors), and Jenny Yu (PlaceWorks).

Stay tuned for more OC-APA Award updates and individual spotlights! 🍾

Registration deadline has been extended! Register by tomorrow Tuesday May 27, noon for this exciting event!

Join APA Orange Section for Our Upcoming Lunch & Learn Program! 🍊

Discover how microtransit is transforming the way communities move. This session will explore the growing role of microtransit services—flexible, on-demand transportation options that use smaller vehicles such as vans or minibuses to better serve local mobility needs.

With the increase of on-demand transit services such as smartphone-based microtransit, cities and other agencies in Southern California have a new tool to increase transportation options for their residents, workers, and visitors. Join us for an exciting session to learn about local experiences implementing and operating microtransit service, including how these services have helped bridge gaps in mobility, and lessons and considerations for organizations interested in providing microtransit. We’ll hear from Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) which has operated Free Rides Around the Neighborhood (FRAN) since 2019, and the City of Costa Mesa, which recently launched Let’s Go Costa Mesa in 2024.

📆Time & Date: May 28, 2025. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

🌳Location: Quail Hill Community Center.
39 Shady Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

⏳Registration (in our bio): https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eeha3aj/lp/82b3b755-bf3c-4d9a-b686-9669068bbf6b?__cf_chl_tk=YZLvz8MsfPfZ_Gzeim07b69TCPGq8yjUc_aAsvs9Kpg-1746482080-1.0.1.1-38ArcJXsOBBv_ernvGB1UoHX8iS6eelD4LdnISG1zR8

1.25 CM credits pending.

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 (The Trout Farm!), for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim versus the Houston Astros on Friday, June 20th at 6:38 PM. We are offering these great seats for $32.00. 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 Astros.

WHEN: Friday, June 20, 2025
5:00 PM for tailgate; First pitch at 6:38 PM
Purchased tickets will be distributed electronically.

WHERE: 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 (see seat view above)

MENU: Typical tailgate fare

COST: $32 per ticket (see link in bio!)

https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?evid=45456857&orgcode=CAE4

Join APA Orange Section for Our Upcoming Lunch & Learn Program! 🍊

Discover how microtransit is transforming the way communities move. This session will explore the growing role of microtransit services—flexible, on-demand transportation options that use smaller vehicles such as vans or minibuses to better serve local mobility needs.

With the increase of on-demand transit services such as smartphone-based microtransit, cities and other agencies in Southern California have a new tool to increase transportation options for their residents, workers, and visitors. Join us for an exciting session to learn about local experiences implementing and operating microtransit service, including how these services have helped bridge gaps in mobility, and lessons and considerations for organizations interested in providing microtransit. We’ll hear from Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) which has operated Free Rides Around the Neighborhood (FRAN) since 2019, and the City of Costa Mesa, which recently launched Let’s Go Costa Mesa in 2024.

📆Time & Date: May 28, 2025. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

🌳Location: Quail Hill Community Center.
39 Shady Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

⏳Registration (in our bio): https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/eeha3aj/lp/82b3b755-bf3c-4d9a-b686-9669068bbf6b?__cf_chl_tk=YZLvz8MsfPfZ_Gzeim07b69TCPGq8yjUc_aAsvs9Kpg-1746482080-1.0.1.1-38ArcJXsOBBv_ernvGB1UoHX8iS6eelD4LdnISG1zR8

1.25 CM credits pending.

Get ready for the most anticipated OC-APA lunch program of the year! The 2025 APA Legislative Update is set for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and we are incredibly grateful to the City of Anaheim for hosting this year’s session. 🍊

🌳Anaheim Downtown
Community Center
250 E. Center St., Anaheim, CA 92805

REGISTER (Please register by Friday April 18!):
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mdjywrv/lp/9a70325c-b2b8-4382-aca2-ca53cb95ec59

For questions contact Amber Gregg, OC-APA Legislative Chair, AmberGreggInc@gmail.com

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