September 3, 2025
As we begin the countdown to this year’s APA California Conference, we are honored to announce that the Laguna Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) has been awarded the 2025 Resilience and Sustainability Award for its comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building community resilience to climate... Read more »
July 24, 2025
We are excited to announce the appointment of Susan K. Hori as PlaceWorks’ newest Board member. Susan’s appointment will provide strategic guidance and key insights as we look to the future. “We’re delighted to welcome Susan to our Board of Directors,” said Keith McCann, Chairman of the Board. “Susan’s deep understanding... Read more »
July 2, 2025
We’re pleased to announce this year’s scholarship recipients—Conrad Alumia and Luis Valente! The PlaceWorks Scholarship Program, which is now in its 5th year, was established to provide financial assistance to individuals from historically underrepresented groups pursuing degrees in planning, urban design, architecture, environmental planning, landscape architecture, and related fields. Conrad... Read more »
May 27, 2025
PlaceWorks is thrilled to welcome Liza Debies as an Associate Principal of Environmental Services. Liza a highly skilled environmental planner with over a decade of experience managing and preparing a wide range of CEQA and NEPA documents for projects across California. Her in-depth knowledge of the environmental review process, combined... Read more »
April 2, 2025
We're looking forward to seeing our friends and colleagues at the 2025 AEP Conference in Oxnard next week! If you're planning to be at the conference, be sure to stop by our booth (#B15) in between sessions and during the afternoon breaks and join us at our sessions. Click below for a complete list of our sessions and other events.
March 20, 2025
The PlaceWorks Scholarship Program—now in its 5th year—was established to support the next generation of planners, environmental specialists, urban designers, and landscape architects. About the Scholarship Program: The annual program offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from historically underserved backgrounds who are pursuing degrees in planning, urban design, architecture,... Read more »
