Eureka Resident Gets American Planning Association’s 2019 Diversity and Social Change Award of Excellence

Press release From LACO Asssociates:

Robert Ulibarri

Robert Ulibarri

LACO Associates Senior Planner Bob Ulibarri has been honored by the American Planning Association as the recipient of the APA’s 2019 Diversity and Social Change Award of Excellence in recognition of environmental science and planning services to Tribal Governments and underrepresented populations.

Ulibarri, who has been with LACO’s Eureka-based office for the past 10 years, was recognized for his accomplishments at the June 7 APA Northern California Awards Gala at the Starline Social Club in Oakland. His work embodies the APA’s stated intent of “embracing a culture that recognizes the diversity of our communities, promotes inclusiveness in our planning practice, and is able to support our members in fulfilling their ethical obligations to promote a more equitable society.”

“Bob has worked tirelessly for decades to support Tribal communities in economic development, social programs, justice centers, education programs, cultural centers, self-governance and so much more,” LACO Associates President Michael Nelson said.

Bob Ulibarri and Mike Nelson with the award.

“This recognition is a capstone to a long and distinguished career in the planning profession.”

Throughout his career, Ulibarri has worked for more than 185 tribal governments, 12 counties, and a dozen cities, providing policy planning, wetland delineations, Phase I Reports, and the preparation of more than 550 environmental compliance documents to support municipal and tribal government development projects.

I’m grateful that LACO’s policy on diversity isn’t just about the people who work for the company, but also about the clients we serve,” Ulibarri said. “That gives us an opportunity to do a job that incorporates diversity. Many of these projects break even or even take a loss. It goes beyond monetary risk, instead emphasizing community service.”
The purpose of the American Planning Association, California Chapter, Northern Section Awards Program is to encourage quality in planning and increase the public’s awareness of the planning profession through recognizing outstanding achievement in the planning field. Each year, the Northern Section bestows Planning Awards to honor the most outstanding efforts in planning in the Section.

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Willie Caos-mayham
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4 years ago

🕯🌳Good morning Kym great article. 👍🏽

Joe dirt
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Joe dirt
4 years ago

I wonder what’s happening with rainbow Ridge? Also about the people that were arrested under citizen’s arrest charges, court dates, what’s up?
One of my favorite stands of trees is the Lady Bird Johnson’s just north of orick this stand of old growth is a mix of redwoods with a lot of old growth Douglas fir Majestic Giants I didn’t realize how many fir trees were in there they are so big I thought they were redwoods some of the Foresters say that they grow like weeds
And that is a good reason to keep some of the ancient ones alive and intact Forest there is so little left sustainably harvest their children it’s not so destructive environmentally and ethically

Joe dirt
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Joe dirt
4 years ago

Thanks Kym I know how busy you could get in this age of fast-moving news

Joe dirt
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Joe dirt
4 years ago
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If they had press releases it would probably be easier on you and if they want boots on the ground they should let us know

TQM
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TQM
4 years ago

The status is as follows: Those protestors who speak for the trees and animals are doing a good job.

From the HVIR
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From the HVIR
4 years ago

Way to go Robert!

Congratulations on your recognition.

Brittaney Eidt
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4 years ago

There are firms within the United States and Canada that sell CBD (and perhaps THC?)nationwide. (thegrowhouse.ca) is one however the list goes on and on .. why not everywhere? I solely mention them as a result of they are saying they’re opening up sales within the USA and Europe. They sell weed in Canada thus can that even work? how are they doing it?