Events
Join an Upcoming Event
Welcome to the APA San Diego Events Page!
We are excited to share our upcoming events with you. Our goal is to foster community engagement, provide educational opportunities, and promote sustainable planning practices throughout San Diego. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, we have something for everyone. Join us at our upcoming events to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of our city.
If you have an event that you would like to share with our community,
see the submission guidelines and form at the bottom of this page.
CALL FOR 2025 SDAPA AWARDS - NOW OPEN!
The 2025 San Diego Section of the American Planning Association (SDAPA) Awards nomination period is NOW OPEN! Help us celebrate and recognize local planning accomplishments and superstars!
Nominations are due on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 by 11:00 p.m. PST. Submit by following 2 easy steps:
Review Awards Criteria Here: https://bit.ly/2025-SDAPA-Awards-Criteria
Fill Out the Awards Nomination and Upload Supporting Documents: https://bit.ly/2025-SDAPA-Awards-Nomination
If you would like to apply to be on the Awards Jury, submit your application here:
https://bit.ly/2025-SDAPA-Awards-Jury-App
Juror applications are due Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by 11:00 p.m. PST
For any questions, please contact Elizabeth Ocampo Vivero and Jana Schwartz, SDAPA Awards Co-Chairs, at sdapa.awards@gmail.com
2025 UC San Diego Urban Expo
On Thursday, March 13th, 2025, UC San Diego's Department of Urban Studies and Planning will host the 35th Annual Urban Expo. The Expo is a unique event that brings together students, faculty, staff, and the San Diego community to celebrate the research capstone projects of Urban Studies & Planning and Real Estate & Development graduating students. Urban Expo also showcases work from additional Department of Urban Studies and Planning courses. Capstone Projects Focus on: Real Estate & Development Architecture & Urban Design Community & Economic Development Environment Food Systems and Urban Agriculture Housing & Homelessness Infrastructure and Public Facilities Transportation Planning US Mexico Border Learn more and RSVP at: https://bit.ly/2025UrbanExpo
For questions please contact: jmeller@ucsd.edu
Flint Water Crisis Deep-Dive: Lessons Learned. Presented by EPA’s Former Flint Emergency Coordinator
This online drinking water training opportunity will provide you a fundamental understanding of underlying regulatory and technical decisions that led to Flint’s disaster. By improving your overall knowledge of the water crisis you will be able to prevent similar, irresponsible decisions from impacting other communities. A comprehensive understanding of what happened in Flint will enable us all to make better public health decisions and provide everyone with safe drinking water. Hosted by Environmental & Public Health International.
Click here for more details and to register for the training: EPA’s Former Flint MI. Coordinator | Drinking Water Training
2024 APA California Conference: Student/YEP Activities!
Students/YEP activities for the 2024 APA California State Conference
2024 APA California Conference
Join us for the highly anticipated American Planners Association California Conference, a premier gathering of planning professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts from September 28th to October 1st. This year’s conference promises to be a dynamic and transformative event, hosted at the Riverside, California Convention Center. With an array of engaging sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends, best practices, and innovative solutions in urban and regional planning.
Learn more or register: https://web.cvent.com/event/3444d461-925e-4b15-addb-3ffa4d147d91/summary
a’24 x SD
This year’s a'24 Conference, known fondly as “little a,” combines AIA San Diego's signature annual event with our contribution to the World Design Capital program.
LOCATION
Park & Market
1100 Market Street
San Diego
DATE & TIME
Sept. 26, 2024
3pm - 8pm
The theme of this year's conference, Design for a Better World, supports the WDC mission directly and gives our community an opportunity to ignite the conversation on how we, as architects, are fulfilling our role in designing our region's future.
The conference is open to the community and, while the conversation will be focused primarily towards built environment professionals, we hope this year’s programming will inspire a broader audience.
Planners Night Out
Join APA and fellow planners for a mid-summer vibe at one of the best breweries in town!
2024 SDAPA Awards and Member Appreciation Day
Historic Building 177 in Liberty Station is this year’s venue, and we are thrilled to recognize this year’s award-winning planning efforts as part of our annual Awards ceremony. Our committee is also planning this event as SDAPA’s Member Appreciation Day and will make sure this evening is memorable to celebrate our section members.
Post an Event
We are always looking to feature events that align with our mission of promoting sustainable planning and community engagement in San Diego. If you have an event that you would like to share with our community, please provide the details below. Our team will review your submission and post it on our events page if it meets our criteria.
Submission Guidelines
Relevance: Events should be related to urban planning, sustainable development, community engagement, or similar topics.
Location: Events must take place within San Diego or have a significant focus on the San Diego community.
Lead Time: Please submit your event at least two weeks in advance to allow for adequate review and promotion.
Quality: Ensure that the information provided is clear, accurate, and complete.
Review Process
Once you submit your event, our team will review the details to ensure it aligns with our mission and guidelines. You will receive a confirmation email once your event is approved and posted on our events page.
Thanks to Our Awards Sponsors
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