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California Abandons Growth Legislation
California's legislative attempt to focus growth through legislation is abandoned.
Bad Planning Ethics
An example in Contra Costa, CA of politics subverting the planning process.
Plans For SF's Treasure Island Released
A plan for developing the man-made island is finally on paper into an eco-friendly residential community.
California's High Speed Rail Gets A Boost
A $9 billion bond measure for a 700-mile, high-speed rail through California is approved by the Senate.
Teens Use Urban Planning To Create Cities
This article looks at a unique program that is teaching 50 high school students the intricacies of urban planning.
Regional Tax Sharing Experiments In California
California begins to experiment with regional tax sharing to help struggling older cities with outer-ring suburbs.
BART Extension To San Jose Approved
An Bay Area Rapid Transit extension to San Jose, CA, has been approved.
Bay Area Bids For 2012 Olympics With Green Promises
Even though the Bay Area's bid for the 2012 Olympics may be the most environmetally-sensitive in history, residents are concerned about traffic and other issues.
California High-Speed Rail Planners Rule Out MagLev
California High-Speed Rail Authority board chooses conventional rail.
Learning The Importance Of High-Speed Rail
Rod Diridon says high-speed rail is the "most prudent approach" for California and advocates a high-speed rail network connecting the state's major cities.
Oakland Airport Expansion Project
The Oakland International Airport gets a $1.4 billion budget for expansion.
California: Housing Is Scarce And Expensive
According to number released by the U.S. Census Bureau, housing costs in California are spiralling up as the state suffers from a housing shortage.
African-American Neighborhoods Changing
Historic African-American neighborhoods are transforming as a result of a Latino influx.
BART Shuttles To Ease Parking Shortage
Shuttles will transport commuters to BART station in order to ease parking shortage at the station.
Berkeley Extends Ban On New Cell Phone Antennas
Berkeley, CA, has extended a ban on new cell phone antennas due to health and visual concerns.
Transit Villages Springing Up In Los Angeles
Sylmar, a suburb of Los Angeles in San Fernando Valley, has planned a series of housing projects around Metrolink commuter rail stations.
Feds OK New Bay Area Bridge Project
Caltrans to solicit bids for the largest contract in its history - the $700 million "Skyway" phase.
'Bus Rapid Transit': An Alternative For Light Rail?
The 'bus rapid transit system" is a bus service made to work like a rail system without the high cost of a light-rail system.
California's Water Deals
Is the battle for Californian's state water rights turning ugly?
Oakland Plans Massive Waterfront Redevelopment
The redevelopment of waterfront area in Oakland, CA, will cost $1.2 billion.
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