ORANGE SECTION
2023 AWARDS
Each year, APA Orange Section recognizes and celebrates outstanding planning work throughout Orange County. The Planning Awards honors innovative plans and projects, distinguished individuals, and other contributions to the planning profession.
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This year’s celebration was held at the Historic Ebell Clubhouse in Downtown Santa Ana. The awards program celebrated the outstanding work, organizations, and leaders that have contributed to creating great communities and strengthening the planning profession.
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Ebell Clubhouse
The Historic Ebell of Santa Ana was designed in 1924 by one of Orange County’s best known architects. Built originally to support and house women’s education and philanthropic work, the beautiful Spanish revival has multiple spaces available for your special event. Surrounded by hundred year old oak trees, the venue boasts the original features that are truly unique and special. These features include arched doorways, colorful Spanish tiles, high wood beam ceilings, beautifully maintained iron chandeliers, and mercury glass detailed wooden doors.
Source: Ebell Society
Special thanks to our esteemed jury panel for reviewing all nominations & lending their expertise.
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Jay Bullock, Rancho Mission Viejo
Cecilia Kim, Harris & Associates
Agnieszka Napiatek, ICF International
Kedarious Colbert, Providence
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 APA ORANGE SECTION WINNERS!
Advancing Diversity & Social Change
Award of Excellence:
JEDI Project
Environmental Science Associates
Best Practices
Award of Excellence:
Paseo Adelanto Mixed-Use Project
City of San Juan Capistrano
Transportation Planning
Award of Merit:
SR 91 Comprehensive Multimodal Plan
Orange County Transportation Authority
Urban Design
Award of Excellence:
Downtown Brea Parklets
City of Brea
Economic Planning & Development Award of Excellence:
Westminster Mall Specific Plan
City of Westminster
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Grassroots Initiative
Award of Excellence:
Willard Safe Streets
Santa Ana Active Streets
Implementation
Award of Excellence:
Niguel Hills Middle School Safety Program
City of Laguna Niguel
Innovation in Green
Award of Excellence:
Legacy Square
City of Santa Ana