About OC-APA
What APA Stands For.
The Orange Section of the California Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) includes over 500 members in Orange County representing the public, private, non-profit, and academic sectors of the planning profession and other allied fields.
OC-APA is a not-for-profit organization devoted to advancing the science of physical, economic and social planning at the local, regional, state and national levels.
Mission.
Creating great communities for all.
Vision.
The American Planning Association will lead the way to equitable, thriving communities by creating unique insights, as well as innovative and practical approaches that enable the planning community to anticipate and successfully adapt to the needs of a rapidly changing world.
Values.
APA leaders and staff strive to model a shared set of values that will help us achieve our vision for the future.
APA California Chapter.
Thousands strong, APA California is a network of practicing planners, citizens, and elected officials committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning in the state of California. APA California offers a wide spectrum of member benefits including information, services, and support to advance planning in the state of California.
​
OC-APA is proud to partner with APA California by keeping our membership informed of the many unique services and programs available only through the State chapter.