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Legislation Discourages Large Chain Stores
New ordinance bans new stores greater than 4,000 square feet effectively discouraging large chain stores in San Francisco's Castro district.
Residents Say Mini-freeways Unsafe
San Jose's one-way streets are convenient for motorists but residents complain speeding motorists have made their neighborhoods unsafe.
The Sky's No Limit
Imagine sitting at your computer looking at a map and, with a single click, being able to instantly retrieve a satellite image from a remote location via the Internet.
Water Plan Running Out Of Time
Due to expire on Sept. 30 of this year, funding for the waterpact between California and the U.S. government called CalFed may be injeopardy unless Congress votes to renew it.
SF Valley Secessionists Gain Victory
In documents released July 25, 2000, the Los Angeles County Counsel rules that LAFCO has the power to decide how to break up the city.
Downtown LA's Last Big Open Space
KCRW features special "Which Way LA?" discusson on the future of the Cornfields and Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles. Audio archive available.
$80 Million Industrial Park in LA's Chinatown
One of the last open pieces of land in downtown Los Angeles is scheduled for industrial park development. Opponents say that the fight over the Cornfield is not over.
New Planning Strategy for Downtown LA?
Los Angeles Downtown News editorial calls for a new planning strategy for the greater downtown area.
Burbank Nixes Airport Terminal Land
Burbank needs a new airport terminal. But the 81 acres set aside for that project will not be purchased by the Airport Authority.
Stacked Parking Could Double Capacity
An idea long used in European and Asian cities, stacked parking is now being discussed in San Francisco.
Panel Proposes Stricter Diesel Rules
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) islooking to impose strict diesel controls by 2004, two years earlier thana national deadline.
Record House Prices in San Francisco
San Francisco median home price soared beyond the $500,000 mark and inventories are running low.
A Way To Control Growth
Contra Costa Times editorial encourages Contra Costasupervisors to take land-use decisions a step beyond simply tightening the urban limit line and prohibiting development outside of it.
Dealing With Sewer Spill Fines
John H. Minan, faculty of the University of San Diego Schoolof Law and member of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board,discusses the future of a $3.47 million sewage spill fine against thecity of San Diego in this opinion editorial.
Disney and Anaheim Partner To Reimagine
Disney is developing a dramatic set of projects that coincide with the expansion of the Anaheim Convention Center and vast infrastructure improvements.
"Cadillac Desert" Author Dies
Environmental writer Marc Reisner's book "Cadillac Desert" detailed the misuse of water in the West.
San Francisco Dangerous For Pedestrians
The city long considered to be a walker's paradise now rates as one of the nation's most dangerous cities for pedestrians.
Easy Permits -- On The Web
Companies that have become accustomed to a six-week delay in applying for an general permits can now register for one in about six minutes.
LA's Toxic Cleanup Sites
LA Business Journal series details 10 toxic sites in LA County that are ripe for development or already in development.
Santa Barbara Beach Transfer
Vandenberg Air Force is considering deeding a stretch of coastline to Santa Barbara County.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
