Over the past seven years, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) have been promoting and implementing ambitious state policies and programs, and developing useful tools and guidelines for state and local jurisdictions. Now, as the Brown Administration rounds out its final term in office, OPR and SGC’s focus is on assisting jurisdictions in implementing those policies, programs, and tools. OPR and SGC, in cooperation with APA California, are holding a workshop designed to provide guidance and promote best practices and lessons learned for state and local implementation. With session topics ranging from the updated CEQA and General Plan guidelines, to the launch of the state’s Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) and other state climate initiatives, to guidance on applying for and implementing SGC’s California Climate Investment programs, OPR and SGC have specifically designed the sessions of this workshop to anticipate the needs and interests of the attendees.

Event Schedule:

9:45am-10:15am: Introduction and OPR Highlights

10:15am-11:15am: CEQA Guidelines Update

12:00pm-1:00pm: Brown Bag on OPR's Climate Change Initatives

1:15pm-2:45pm: General Plan Guidelines Update

2:45pm-3:15pm: Helpful Tools Overview

3:15pm-4:45pm: Funding Opportunities and Outreach

*Registration for this event is required, and participation in this event does not grant the attendee access to the overall APA-CA Conference happening concurrently. Those who wish to attend the APA-CA Conference must purchase a ticket. *

The workshop is accessible to people with disabilities. If you have a disability and require special accommodations, please inquire in-person at the conference at the Registration Desk in the Convention Center's SCC East Lobby. You may also contact Angie Spearman at aspearman@hpnglobal.com or 858-774-4503; or Gareth Smythe at gareth.smythe@opr.ca.gov or 916-322-6034. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least five days prior to the workshop.

Get your ticket now, as space is limited!