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Fall 2026 - Community Planning Academy Returns!

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San Ramon’s Community Development Department will host the 2026 Community Planning Academy on Monday evenings from September 14 through October 5, 2026, at San Ramon City Hall. Sessions run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This four week program introduces residents to how and why cities plan, how planning shapes San Ramon’s growth and character, and how the land use and development review process works. The Academy is designed to help community members better understand the policies, tools, and decision making that guide the city’s future.

Program Details

The Academy will take place on Mondays from September 14 through October 5, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at San Ramon City Hall. The program is free and open to San Ramon residents aged 18 and older, with space limited to 20 participants. Graduates will be recognized at a future City Council meeting.

2026 Community Planning Academy Application Form

The 2026 Community Planning Academy application form is now available, here! All completed application forms must be submitted to the Community Development Department by Friday, July 31, 2026 either in-person, by mail, or by email to:

Community Development Department
City of San Ramon
7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94583

E-mail: planning@sanramon.ca.gov

You will be notified of your acceptance to participate by mid-August 2026.

FALL 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE AND TOPICS

Week 1: September 14, 2026 Planning 101 - Nuts and Bolts
Week 2: September 21, 2026 The Land Use Balance
Week 3: September 28, 2026 The Development Review Process Demystified
Week 4: October 5, 2026 The Planning Process Real Time
TBD City Council Recognition

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Ryan Driscoll – Senior Planner
rdriscoll@sanramon.ca.gov
Phone: (925) 973-2560