Environment

Protected Toad Habitat Could Stall Major Developments

Designation of almost 500,000 acres in California for the endangered Southwestern arroyo toad threatens projects from San Diego to Ventura.

June 6, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Jill Stewart Blasts Playa Vista

Vocal critic provides in-depth look at project's methane problem and blasts projects supporters.

June 5, 2000 - New Times-LA

Restoring Catalina to its Natural State

A report on Catalina Island Conservancy's efforts to restore Catalina’s ecosystem to its original state.

June 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Attorney Robert Wyman Discusses LA's Pollution Credit Program

LA Business Journal interviews environmentalist who helped to create RECLAIM program

June 5, 2000 - Los Angeles Business Journal

Methane at LA's Playa Vista: Real Problems or Just Gas?

Environmental opponents to controversial project cite minor methane problems, potential earthquake

June 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

California Water Policy Under Attack By Environmental Groups

Heal the Bay and other environmental groups sue the State Water Board for new water policy which is too lax

June 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.