Western City

Many local communities are looking at ways they can modify land use policies that will actually encourage people to be more physically active.

Alice Beasley of Erickson, Beasley, Hewitt & Wilson LLP offers a legal introduction to takings law in Western City Magazine.

The community development director for the City of Saratoga, California offers ten things to remember when revising the general plan.

Obsolute computers, television sets, and electronic devices pose a growing waste management problem.

Western City publishes its list of ten principles for smart growth. But are cities incorporating the principles in their planning processes?

Western City discusses disaster planning for vunlerable populations.

How did the City of Signal Hill overcome design issues, engineering problems, a 'NIMBY' situation, and other tough challenges to create a hilltop park that is now the crowning jewel of its local park system?

The League of California Cities has adopted 10 principles for smart growth.

Green energy comes from environmentally preferable, renewable resources like the sun and wind. Western City Magazine explains why cities should care.

Cities, as operators of large fleets, can provide leadership in this area. Case studies include Vacaville, Calabasas, and Newport Beach.

This prestigious award program recognizes cities' outstanding achievements and innovations.

The stakes for cities is significant -- fiber optic cables run under city streets -- and could change the face and social fabric of local communities.