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EIR Approved For New County-USC Medical Center
Despite a request for delay by new Assembly Speaker, Board of Supervisors takes step toward rebuilding.
Smart Growth Agendas and Issues
Country's tendancy toward sprawl being reversed by strong interest in smart growth.
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.
Open Internet Access: A New Role For Planning
LA City Councilman Padilla recommends open access; billions are at stake in one of the hottest issues in LA City Hall.
New LA Subway Extension Will Draw Tourists
Coalition of local tourism groups predict economic boon when three new Hollywood Red Line stations open June 24.
Jill Stewart Blasts Playa Vista
Vocal critic provides in-depth look at project's methane problem and blasts projects supporters.
Urban Growth Boundaries Supported in Ventura County
Overview of Ventura County's support for SOAR measure and smart growth development efforts.
Newhall Land Faces Water Shortage Problem
Massive 22,000-home development near Santa Clara River has only half of required water supply, judge rules.
Restoring Catalina to its Natural State
A report on Catalina Island Conservancy's efforts to restore Catalina’s ecosystem to its original state.
Editorial: Is Sacramento Picking our Pockets?
Vigilance on Sacramento’s legislators is needed if the San Fernando Valley is to see the monies it deserves.
A Disturbing Look Into California's Special Districts
California's 2,000+ special districts hold over $3 billion, with little or no public oversight over how the funds are spent.
LA's Mount Washington: A New Religious Headquarters?
Self-Realization Fellowship gears up to defend its EIR for a $40 million headquarters atop beautiful Mount Washington.
Curitba-Style Busway Along LA's Wilshire Blvd Rejected
LA City Council votes 11 to 1 to have Metropolitan Transportation Agency halt plans for a dedicated busway
Nonresidential Permits Mixed in April, 2000
In Los Angeles County, industrial and office permit values for the first 4 months continued to lag the 1999 pace.
April, 2000 Housing Permits Soft
The number of housing unit permits issued in April declined from the year-ago level in both the state and Southern California
San Francisco Giants Pac Bell Park is Technology Showcase
New stadium pushes technology to the limits while maintaining traditional ballpark design.
Attorney Robert Wyman Discusses LA's Pollution Credit Program
LA Business Journal interviews environmentalist who helped to create RECLAIM program
Methane at LA's Playa Vista: Real Problems or Just Gas?
Environmental opponents to controversial project cite minor methane problems, potential earthquake
Urban Renewal Through Private Communal Gardens
New York's Greenwich Village is an example of the potential for "secret gardens" as a community revitilization tool.
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
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
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.
