The Metro Investment Report
San Bernardino County Struggles With Infrastructure
The Executive Director of the San Bernardino Associated Governments addresses the challenge of meeting the region's infrastructure needs in today's fiscal climate.
The Need To Reform California's EIR Process
The Planning and Conservation League's Executive Director discusses the possibility of CEQA reform and urban growth boundaries.
What Ails California...And How To Fix It
Former California state finance director Steve Peace sheds light on state/local fiscal dysfunctionality.
Steinberg Critiques Schwarzenegger's Local Budget Deal
Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg analyzes the recent deal struck between Governor Schwarzenegger and the League of Cities, lamenting that the deal fails to include the reform necessary to fix the system.
CA State Budgets Past, Present & Future
Former state senator and finance director Steve Peace discusses the state's current fiscal challenges, the prospects for comprehensive structural reform, and California Today.
Financing Transportation Infrastructure
Robert Poole, Director of Transportation Studies at the Reason Public Policy Institute, addresses the need for California to look at alternative financing vehicles for transportation projects.
Linking Transportation And Housing
A Schwarzenegger appointee discusses the benefits of linking transportation and housing funds to maximize the state's limited resources.
Can California Cities Reclaim Control Of Their Revenues?
An initiative has been filed in Sacramento for inclusion on the November 2004 ballot that would empower local governments by realigning how public revenues are distributed.
Can Private Water Markets Save California?
Western Water Company's CEO Michael George ponders the viability of private water markets in California to enable the state's urban centers to continue growing.
What Is Gov. Schwarzenegger's Environmental Agenda?
California's new chief of the state's EPA addresses the environmental agenda of the Schwarzenegger administration.
Getting California Back On Track
Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) offers his prescription for restoring the fiscal and political health of the state.
Environmental Impacts Of The California Recall
While the recall has directed the media's attention to the state budget and the governor's attempt to manage it, Governor Davis' significant environmental record has been virtually ignored.
Airlines Weigh In On Airport Planning
Executive Director of the Los Angles Airlines Airport Affairs Committee responds to Mayor Jim Hahn's proposed LAX Master Plan.
California State Budget's Impacts On Regional Mobility
MTA chairman Zev Yaroslavsky assesses how the state budget will affect Southern California's mass transit agenda.
California Recall's Infrastructure Set-Aside Sleeper
California's October 7 recall ballot will feature more than Gray, Cruz, and Arnold.
California Water Negotiations Press On
Senior Advisor to Governor Davis comments on the Governor's position in the ongoing negotiations with the Federal government, other states, and local water districts for access to Colorado River water.
High Speed Rail In California?
With an environmental impact report due in the fall and a bond measure on the November 2004 ballot, California may one day have a high speed train from LA to San Francisco.
Silicon Valley Growth Stunted By State Fiscal Policy
Metro Investment Report interviews the Chair of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, Keith Kennedy, on the need for fiscal reforms to help generate growth in the Valley.
Centrists Stand Alone In California Budget Squabble
Republican California Assemblyman Keith Richman addresses the budget negotiation, responsible politics, and the loneliness of being a centrist in state politics today.
The Decimated Aviation Industry And Airport Planning
LAX chief Lydia Kennard discusses the impact of recent economic woes in the aviation industry on airport planning and the recent performance of LAX.
Pagination
City of Yakima
City of Auburn
Baylands Development Inc.
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
City of Birmingham, Alabama
City of Laramie, Wyoming
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.