Government / Politics
California's Uneven Land Tax
Taxable values in California counties are soaring as a result of new construction and property sales. But utilities are exempt. What's going on?
Working to Please Hill Commanders
Michael Grunwald of the Washington Post explores the controversial connections between the Congress and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Email And Public Records Act?
The Leage of California cities addresses the tough questions: When is an email a public document? The answer might surprise you.
Cityhood For Centennial
The proposed city of Centennial would be the seventh-largest city in Colorado, and the effort has spawned new incorporation laws.
Vital Funds For Conservation
This Union Tribune editorial endorses the Conservation and Reinvestment Act up for consideration in the U.S. Senate.
Presidential Candidate Positions On Sprawl
The Planning Commissioners Journal asked presidential candidates about the Federal government's role in dealing with sprawl.
San Mateo Halts Influx Of Dot-coms
The San Mateo City Council voted 4-1 to pass a 45-day moratorium on the conversion of storefronts to office space.
Davis Challenged With Aid Bill
A two bill package that would give $500 million in aide tocities and counties is awaiting Gov. Gray Davis' signature, a directchallenge by the Legislature to either commit more than Davis would liketo local governments or veto popular programs such
CA Legislature Strengthens LAFCOs
The state Legislature completed its two-year session without adopting major land-use policy changes or local government fiscal reform.
State Water Overhaul Plan Approved
State and federal officials signed a document on Monday that supposedly finalized the planning process of CalFed, the historic watersupply system program.
Larger Chunk of Property Taxes for Cities, Counties
Legislation crafted this week that would guarantee more moneyfor California cities and counties seeks to reverse the local property tax raid bythe state during the early 1990s recession.
Do LA's Neighborhood Councils Work?
Los Angeles is experimenting with neighborhood councils, and critics say the process is a mess. What's really going on?
Goldberg's Way of Planning L.A.'s Neighborhoods
Jackie Goldberg discusses the plan, gives advice to LAUSD, and outlines the issues she will tackle as a State Legislator next year.
Proposal for Delta Hits Clog
A battle is being fought over the seven-year, $8.6 billion water-management plan for restoring the Delta.
Growing Pains of Sprawl
The challenge for every Governor: to properly balance growth with livability.
Hertzberg's Ambitious Agenda
Robert Hertzberg was unanimously elected as Speaker of the State Assembly this April while pledging to support planning issues and the New Economy.
California Water Policy Demystified
MIR Interviewed State Senator Jim Costa who represents the agriculturally rich Fresno region.
Regional Government For San Diego Area?
A new regional governmental agency is proposed for the San Diego area toaddress growth, transportation issues.
Genetically Modified Crops Barred On Open Space
The Boulder, CO, Open Space Department barred genetically modified agricultural crops from city lands.
Census Anti-Sampling Lawsuit
Dearborn, Los Angeles, Houston, Denver among the cities criticizing the Census' anti-sampling law.
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.
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
