solidify the historical timeline in your memory. Make Connections Connect. After memorizing all the facts, make sure you take a step back and connect the dots. The AICP exam will include many situational questions where you may need to connect certain facts from different eras. Understanding the timeline and circumstances of events can help you
Advancing Climate Resilience through Open Space Updates SB 1425 mandates that every city and county in California review and update their local open-space plans by January 1, 2026. General plan updates in consideration of SB 1425 must include plans and action programs that address: Equitable access to open space, considering social, economic, and racial
California state law requires jurisdictions to integrate considerations for climate change and associated risk into General Plans, Climate Adaptation Plans, and Local Coastal Programs. The law also incentivizes the integration of adaptation in Local and Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plans. Collectively, these plans guide the development of long-term community vision, infrastructure investments, community health and safety,
The California Department of Housing and Community Development has determined that cities in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties need to increase their housing supply by 1,344,740 by October 2029. For jurisdictions in these counties, which make up the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region, this housing shortage and determination
Climate change has already impacted communities across the US, however, even with sophisticated models, the where, when, and how severe future impacts will be is still uncertain. For this reason, some municipalities, especially those that lack staff or funds, may be hesitant to undertake highly specific climate resilient projects or implement climate change policies. “No
In a changing world subject to ever-increasing climate-related hazards, including increased air pollution, extreme heat, sea-level rise, and wildfires, planning and developing projects with a consideration of environmental justice is crucial. Per the EPA, environmental justice (EJ) is “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement” of all people regarding development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws,
When the City of San Marcos received environmental permits to move forward with its 214-acre downtown specific plan built around San Marcos Creek, it culminated 12 years of complex environmental planning and permitting to effectively integrate water quality and native habitat preservation with the development. Dudek served as the City’s lead environmental consultant. The San
