California
Clovis, California Doubles Free Transit System
The Central Valley town is relaunching its free bus system with an expanded fleet and new cross-town lines.
San Diego County Picks Housing Over Wildfire Safety
The county’s planning commission approved a 453-unit housing development that neighbors worry could become a trap for residents during a fire evacuation.
LA Opposes California Bill to add Housing Next to Transit Hubs
In a narrow vote, the city council voted to oppose SB79, a bill that would bypass local zoning laws to allow denser development near transit stops.
62% of Californians Still Want High-Speed Rail
The majority of Californians want the state to keep building the California High-Speed Rail Project, which is moving ahead despite the loss of federal funding.
SF’s Market Street Will no Longer be Car-free
The city will allow Waymo robotaxis and ride-hailing app vehicles to drive down the car-free stretch of Market Street as part of Mayor Dan Lurie’s effort to help revitalize local businesses.
LA Bus Ridership Keeps Dropping as ICE Raids Continue
Bus boardings fell for a second month amid fears of immigration raids.
1,000 New Homes Sprouting Around San Diego Trolley Station
Multiple projects, helped along by city and state incentives, will densify the area around the Palm Avenue station.
Green Schoolyards Gain Momentum Across Southern California
Fueled by new funding and community partnerships, these projects are replacing heat-trapping asphalt with trees and vegetation to create cooler, healthier school environments.
California’s Cap and Trade Program Up in the Air
The state’s carbon trading program is being attacked as ineffective from one side and overly onerous from the other.
California Law Delays Bike Parking Requirements
A state law that delays new building code updates after the destructive Eaton and Palisades fires means bike advocates won’t see meaningful changes to bike parking rules for at least two years.
20,000 San Francisco Homes Stalled in Construction Pipeline
Despite getting permits as long as a decade ago, thousands of proposed housing units are still waiting to be built.
The Matchmakers Bringing Churches and Developers Together
Several groups are serving as mediators for faith-based development, helping congregations access funding, navigate long-term development processes, and avoid developer exploitation.
Sacramento Isn’t Giving up on Rainbow Crosswalks
A city program will fund artist-created crosswalks near two elementary schools as part of its effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
Monterey Park’s Blueprint for Equitable Parks
Monterey Park’s first-ever Parks System Master Plan offers a community-driven roadmap for creating more equitable, accessible, and vibrant public spaces.
LA County Adopts Maximum Indoor Temperature Ordinance to Protect Renters from Extreme Heat
LA County has adopted an ordinance capping indoor temperatures in rental units at 82 degrees Fahrenheit in unincorporated areas, aiming to protect renters from extreme heat while providing phased compliance and support for small landlords.
Palisades Homeowners Barred From Rebuilding With Duplexes
The California governor and L.A. mayor issued identical executive orders banning multi-family development in areas destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
Revitalizing LA’s Historic General Hospital
Los Angeles County is transforming its historic General Hospital into a mixed-use community with housing, healthcare, and green space — an ambitious project aimed at revitalizing underserved neighborhoods while preserving a cultural landmark.
Electrified Caltrain Boosts Ridership 76%
The introduction of electric trains and faster, more frequent service has led to a dramatic increase in ridership.
Extreme Heat Prompts Trail Closures and Safety Warnings in San Diego
San Diego County has closed three hiking trails for August due to extreme heat, urging hikers to stay safe with proper planning, hydration, and early starts.
What Housing Crisis?
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order that prohibits the construction of duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes from replacing single-family-homes destroyed by the recent wildfires in Pacific Palisades, i.e., the suspension of SB 9.
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
