Los Angeles

Founded as a town in 1781, and incorporated as a city in 1850, Los Angeles boasts a rich economic, social, and planning history.

Planners Guide to Los Angeles

This guide book was prepared as a service to those attending the American Planning Association's 2012 National Planning Conference in Los Angeles.

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What's Hot in L.A.

Compiled for 2012 National Planning Conference by the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board.

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Take a break from the conference and see some of the sights that draw these visitors to the City of Angels. Sightseeing tours offered exclusively to conference attendees and their families by Vega Tours will take you to Hollywood landmarks and cultural gems.

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Local Host Committee Events

The Local Host Committee has planned events that will deliver Los Angeles at its best. They invite you to share a good time with old friends and new acquaintances at a local hotspot, an elegant concert hall, a historic park, and a vintage movie palace.

Local Host Committee Events

Family Attractions

Los Angeles is a great destination for family vacations. Why not bring the kids along to the conference and check out the many family-friendly attractions in the Los Angeles area.

Recommended Family Activities

Baseball Games

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will be in town during the 2012 American Planning Association National Conference.

Catch a Baseball Game

Great Places in America

APA's flagship program celebrates places of exemplary character, quality, and planning. Places are selected annually and represent the gold standard in terms of having a sense of place, cultural and historical interest, and a vision for tomorrow.

Great Places in America — Los Angeles

A History of Los Angeles

A permanent colonial settlement was established on September 4, 1781 as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles di Porciúncula. It was named in honor of the shrine to the Virgin Mary, Santa Maria degli Angeli.

A Short History of Los Angeles

Planners Guide to Los Angeles

What's Hot in L.A.

Vega Tours

Local Host Committee Events

Family Attractions

Baseball Games

Great Places in America

A History of Los Angeles

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	Founded as a town in 1781, and incorporated as a city in 1850, Los Angeles boasts a rich economic, social, and planning history. Planners Guide to Los Angeles This guide book was prepared as a service to those attending the American Planning Association's 2012 National Planning Conference in Los Angeles. Learn more What's Hot in L.A. Compiled for 2012 National Planning Conference by the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board. Learn more Vega Tours Take a break from the conference and see some of the sights that draw these visitors to the City of Angels. Sightseeing tours offered exclusively to conference attendees and their families by Vega Tours will take you to Hollywood landmarks and cultural gems. Vega Tours Local Host Committee Events The Local Host Committee has planned events that will deliver Los Angeles at its best. They invite you to share a good time with old friends and new acquaintances at a local hotspot, an elegant concert hall, a historic park, and a vintage movie palace. Local Host Committee Events Family Attractions Los Angeles is a great destination for family vacations. Why not bring the kids along to the conference and check out the many family-friendly attractions in the Los Angeles area. Recommended Family Activities Baseball Games Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will be in town during the 2012 American Planning Association National Conference. Catch a Baseball Game Great Places in America APA's flagship program celebrates places of exemplary character, quality, and planning. Places are selected annually and represent the gold standard in terms of having a sense of place, cultural and historical interest, and a vision for tomorrow. Great Places in America — Los Angeles A History of Los Angeles A permanent colonial settlement was established on September 4, 1781 as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles di Porciúncula. It was named in honor of the shrine to the Virgin Mary, Santa Maria degli Angeli. A Short History of Los Angeles Local Links Discover Los Angeles Discover Los Angeles — February 2012 Take Me Out to the Ball Game APA California chapter website Los Angeles Online Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau City of Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Museums Los Angeles Travel Guide — New York Times Art & Architecture Los Angeles Conservancy Pasadena Heritage Los Angeles County Museum of Art MOCA \| The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles Museum of Neon Art The J. Paul Getty Museum Norton Simon Museum Hammer Museum The Gamble House by Greene & Greene History and Science California Science Center Page Museum - La Brea Tar Pits The Museum of Tolerance Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County The Huntington Library The LA Maritime Museum The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Food Eating L.A. Eater L.A. Open Table Los Angeles	Conference Sponsors: My APA ID or E-mail Password Remember My ID Login Login Help Create a Login ID Customer service JOIN APA Become a member and connect with thousands of people who share your dedication to building vibrant communities. Join Find out more about APA's Professional Institute American Institute of Certified Planners Support APA’s philanthropic activities across the country Make a Donation