Housing
El Segundo Plans Downtown Revitalization
Revitalization plan seeks to attract pedestrians and retailbusinesses.
Sacramento's Galt - Doubling in Size?
Nine-year effort by Pacific Gas and Electric would double the size of Sacramento commuter town by opening up farmland east of the city limits.
Redland's 'Donut Hole' Legislation
League of California Cities Urges Governor's Veto On Revived "Donut Hole" Bill in City of Redlands
No Reclamation Permit, No Problem
SacBee Columnist Dan Walters criticizes the politicized development process for a luxury hotel along the Sacramento River.
Planning a New UC Campus in Merced
How do planners balance smart growth concepts with the University of California's campus development formula?
Taking the Pall off the Strip Mall
Urban Land Institute provides "Ten Commandments" to aid in the revitalization and restructuring of suburban commercial strips.
Building Bans Win More Fans
The federal government's power to enact temporary building bans is upheld after being challenged by Lake Tahoe landowners.
Use Budget Surplus to Develop Housing
Housing professionals present a strong economic argument for a reliable and affordable housing stock for all residents.
Not a drop to drink?
Which Way, LA? Moderator Warren Olney hosts debate about the impact of recent water ruling on Newhall Ranch Development.
Playa Vista In Arbitration
Rising interest rates threaten viability of project; arbitration could decide controlling interest.
Growing Criticism For Queensway Bay
A proposed $100 million shopping center in Long Beach is facing growing criticism from residents.
San Bernardino's Development 'Donut Hole'
AB 1544 would require City of Redlands city to provide services in unincorporated San Bernardino, but receive no development fees.
If You Build It, They Will Stay
Op-Ed by Newhall CEO Thomas Lee calls for changes in LA's development process and changing perceptions of high density.
Affordable Housing Battle Brewing in Sacramento
Attempt to bring Sacramento Affordable Housing Requirment in compliance with State mandates likely to be a controversial issue.
Disney's California Misadventure
An ambitious new Disney theme park in Anaheim, California, draws criticism from residents.
San Diego's Infrastructure Planning -- What Went Wrong?
While San Diego's planning successes are the envy of many, big infrastructure projects face major problems.
Convention Center Expansion as Revitilization Tool
San Diego expansion will be complete in 2001, and is generating new investment in downtown.
Sacramento Addresses the Cost of Sprawl
Sacramento considers shifting more of the cost of infrastructure required for new development to new homes buyers.
Can LA's Redevelopment Agency Avoid 20% Affordable Housing?
Columnist Morrison asks: Is downtown Los Angeles going to become a vertical San Marino?
Orange County Land Leases Increase by 389 percent
Condominium residents of The Gables face a nearly quadruple increase in ground-lease payments.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
