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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.
Census Releases Population Estimates
These are the last estimates to be released before detailed Census 2000 results come out in 2001.
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Fight
A $100-million project to restore ocean tides to the State Beach in Huntington Beach has become contentious. Hearings begin on Thursday.
Walk At Your Own Risk
Cities across Los Angeles County are taking measures to make streets safer for pedestrians. Is it working?
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?
Dot-Com Culture Clash
Santa Barbara is growing into 'Silicon Valley South' and many long-time residents are worried.
Mountain Perks
As mountain resort communities continue evolving into four-season resorts, developers need to tailor their products to a wide variety of users.
Will Life Be Better In 2010?
Will the public support alternative modes of transportation and reinvestment in the urban core?
HUD Program to Protect Children from Lead
Department of Housing and Urban Development announces a $105 million program to help communities protect children from the dangers of lead.
State Parks At Risk Across the U.S.
State parks across the United States are facing serious threats from encroaching development and a lack of political commitment to preserving them.
FEATURE
Infrastructure Planning is Key to Smart Growth
Speed has become far more important than storage in moving goods. The success of your regional trade industry will depend on it. Are you planning for it?
Mean Streets
Do Internet delivery services like Kozmo.com sap urban vitality?
Silicon Valley Tech Vs. Environmentalists
Silicon Valley sprawls, pitting environmentalists against tech companies
The Code Enforcers
As cities grow and age, code-enforcement gains importance.
CalFed's New Wave Approved
State and Federal officials sign a $390 million plan outlining comprehensive water management measures in California.
Air Cargo Hub For San Bernardino County
A former airbase in Victorville will expand its runway and build an air cargodistribution hub.
400 New Cabs for San Francisco?
Supervisor proposes adding 400 more cabs in San Francisco to "pick up residents in the neighborhoods."
Long Beach to Protect Parks 'In Perpetuity'?
A bill would ban public and private development in Long Beach parks.
The Tragedy Of The Commons Revisited
Private property rights may be the key to conservation.
Denver's Unusual Affordable Housing Venture
Rocky Mountain Mutual Housing Association's approach isn't your average affordable-housing venture.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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