Environment
California's Historic Deal To Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In a stunning blow to big business in California, Gov. Schwarzenegger carved an agreement with the Democratic legislature to sign a landmark bill that will require a 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 -- the first in the nation.
All Eyes On Air District's Sprawl Fee Litigation
California's Central Valley, where farms are rapidly being converted to tract housing, has the worst air quality in the state. A new "sprawl fee" on developments based on vehicle trips they would generate has spawned a legal challenge from builders.
UK Government Accused Of Violating 'Protective Planning' Laws
Environmentalists in England are charging local and central government officials with bending their own rules to allow various developments in scenic, rural areas and environmentally-sensitive lands.
California's Largest Wetlands Project
A historic moment for the complex and ambitious Bolsa Chica restoration project.
A Green Revolution In American Workplaces
Big employers, developers, and cities are beginning to see the advantages of being eco-friendly.
An Environmental Disaster For The Mediterranean
Six weeks after Israel bombed oil storage tanks south of Beirut, spilling between 10,000 and 15,000 tons of heavy fuel oil into the Mediterranean, attempts to clean up the disaster are only beginning to get underway.
Canadian Resort Town Faces Severe Water Shortage
Tofino, a resort community on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is experiencing a severe water shortage due to its rapid development.
Six Achievable Steps To Confront Global Warming
A new report from U.S. PIRG identifies achievable strategies for the United States to reduce global climate impacts by 20 percent.
Major Foundation Engaged In Land Conservation Effort
The Mellon family foundation has a land preservation conservation campaign that started in the late 1970's. It has saved 3.6 million acres of endangered or historically significant sites in all 50 states.
GM's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Of The Future
James May drives what he believes is the car of the future -- a car that runs on a hydrogen fuel cell with a removable body.
The Impact Of Autos On Global Warming
A new report by Environmental Defense examines Americans' auto emission contributions to global warming.
Farmers Use Easements To Protect Land
Housing developments are threatening centuries-old agricultural land in Western North Carolina, but farmers are fighting off developers with the help of conservation easements.
'Self-Inflicted' UK Flooding Could Be Planners' Fault
Leading British scientists are warning the country that forecasted high tides could flood many low-lying areas. They caution that the coming devastation could have been prevented by better floodplain planning and more environmental considerations.
Global Warming Impact More Severe For Urban Areas
Urban areas will be hit harder by climate change as global warming combines with the "urban heat island" effect.
Court Rejects Bush Plan To Log In National Monument
Federal judge turns down Bush administration plans to increase logging in the Giant Sequoia National Monument which contains up to two-thirds of the world's giant seqoias.
Upstate New York Towns Slow Down Growth Of Wind Farms
Commercial wind farms are to many small towns in rural, upstate NY what the Cape Wind proposal is to Cape Cod -- highly controversial. Moratoriums play key role in developing land use regulations to quell citizen opposition.
Questions About Wetlands Remain After Court Ruling
A split decision from the United States Supreme Court has left unanswered questions about the definition of a wetland.
An Urban Bill Of Rights For Berkeley
This column from The Berkeley Daily Planet sees cultural values being rapidly depleted in favor of quick developments and short-term profits. To remind planners and citizens what could be, an 'Urban Bill of Rights' has been written.
Doctor Blames Health Problems On Developers
Where people live has been shown to relate directly to how much they exercise, as well as to excessive child obesity and the increasing incidence of diabetes. Real estate developers are being held to blame for creating auto-reliant, unhealthy towns.
Global Warming Legislation Could Have A Positive Economic Impact
While the California Chamber of Commerce has targeted the Global Warming Solutions Act as a "job killer", predicting higher gas and electricity prices, a new report from UC Berkeley concludes that the legislation could boost the state's economy.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
