California
California Land Use Law Expert Passes Away
Daniel J. Curtin Jr., a former Walnut Creek city attorney who was known as the dean of California land use law, died this week at 73.
Remembering Transportation Expert Melvin Webber
Distinguished urban planning professor Melvin Webber, who helped plan and then studied San Francisco's BART system, passed away at 86.
Do Palm Trees Belong In Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is going to limit the city's iconic palm trees because they are not native to the region.
Restrictions On SF Pier Restoration Inhibit Placemaking
Restoring and redeveloping aging piers in San Francisco is helping to create a vibrant pedestrian promenade. But some feel the costs and developmental restrictions associated with the renovations are hindering the full potential of the area.
Michael Dukakis Takes On Parking
The former presidential candidate successfully lobbied Los Angeles officials to crack down on sidewalk parking around UCLA.
Wal Mart Supercenters Banned in San Diego
A law banning large retail stores, intended to keep WalMart Supercenters out of the city, is approved by San Diego officials.
University Seeks To Enlighten, Uplift Its L.A. Neighborhood
Often reviled for its gritty neighborhood, the University of Southern California is reaching out to its surrounding communities and putting forth initiatives to bridge the town-gown divide and spur economic development.
Using Transit Oriented Development As A Global Warming Reduction Strategy
A regional planning agency in the Bay Area is including TOD as a strategy to help the Bay Area meet its AB 32 goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Los Angeles Delves Into Urban Forestry
Los Angeles, with one of the smallest arboreal canopies of any major American city, has launched an initiative to plant one million trees over the next few years.
In California, A River Is Restored
Los Angeles water officials are restoring year-round flow to 62 miles of the Lower Owens River, with hope that the waterway will once again support plant and wildlife and become an eco-tourist attraction for ailing Inyo County.
L.A. Should Focus On Subway Extensions And Light Rail
How planners should spend their share of $19.9 billion approved for new infrastructure in California.
SF Hopes Residents Like Stadium Plan Better Than 49ers
As the 49ers threaten to move out of San Francisco, the city has revealed to the public its plans for a new stadium. The team saw the plan two weeks ago and have withdrawn support, claiming that the plan does not provide the best "fan experience".
California's Hopes For High Speed Rail
Plans for a statewide system have been in the works for almost a decade, but doubts remain about whether taxpayers will ever want to foot the bill.
Cities Try Online Fix For Parking Crunch
The City of Santa Monica, California, provides real-time parking availability information on the Internet in hopes of relieving traffic problems from motorists circling for a parking space.
Voters Elect Wind Energy Advocate To Congress
Soft-spoken mathematician and wind energy advocate Jerry McNerney defeated Rep. Richard W. Pombo, an opponent of the Endangered Species act.
Quaint Historic City Embracing A New Urban Future
With its new redevelopment strategy creating new downtown shops and residences, "urban living" could be the new motto of South Pasadena, California -- a city renowned for its preservation efforts and resistance to change.
Small Town Tries To Cope With Major Traffic
Halfway on the route between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, residents of Yermo, California, must plan their errands around weekend traffic jams.
Keep The Affordable Housing Outside, Please
A gate with stone pillars will separate the haves from the have-nots at a recently approved development for seniors in Monterey County, California.
The Case For BRT Versus Subway
Los Angeles should consider improving its already successful bus rapid transit system before investing in a $5 billion subway expansion.
How Design Competitions Can Reinvent Downtown
Richard Weinstein, a professor of architecture and urban design at UCLA, and dean from 1985-94, comments on the role design competitions can play in building a better downtown.
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Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
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