California

Transit Priorities Battle It Out In Los Angeles

With several plans for new transit lines developing simultaneously, local officials and politicians are trying to balance the region's enormous need with the fiscal realities in Washington.

September 14, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

Planner Profile: Brian Wallace

September 11, 2006 - Brian Wallace

Invisibly Green

It may not be obvious, but the new building for Berkeley City College embraces sustainable design.

September 10, 2006 - The San Francisco Chronicle

William Garnett's Poetic Vision With Aerial Photography

William A. Garnett, a pioneer of aerial photographs that revealed unusual land patterns died at the age of 86.

September 9, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

Mid-Decade Census Numbers Fuel Confusion And Doubt

California cities are getting a look at the results of the U. S. Census Bureau's first American Community Survey of medium-sized cities; some officials grouse at the 'funny numbers'--they just don’t add up.

September 8, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

S.F. Buildings Rising Higher, Despite Terror Threat

High-rise developments are increasing across the country, refuting many critics who predicted the end of the high rise after September 11, 2001. In San Francisco, many planners and developers want to go up in a big way, despite the terror threat.

September 6, 2006 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Downsizing Cities To Reduce Global Warming Threat

A California architect is trying to recreate cities on a smaller scale in an effort to reduce the negative impacts of global warming facing the world's cities. He is called a 'visionary' by some, but criticized as unrealistic by others.

September 6, 2006 - The Contra Costa Times

New Clean Diesel Fuel Debuts

In the most important fuel improvement since lead was removed from gasoline a generation ago, 97% of the sulfur from diesel fuel will be removed, dramatically reducing particulate emissions, resulting in improvements to health and longevity.

September 5, 2006 - The Oakland Tribune

Economic Impact Of California's Global Warming Plan

Businesses and consumers face higher costs as a result of California's ambitious plan to counter global warming.

September 5, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

California's Bold Plan To Address Global Warming

Curtis Moore, a Republican, urges Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign global warming bills that could make California's approach a model for addressing the adverse impact of climate change.

September 5, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

The War Over McMansions

Patt Morrison asks, what if everybody owned a McMansion?

September 4, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

Dueling Light Rail Plans

Two plans for extending light rail in Los Angeles -- one to the west, the other to the east -- are competing for funding priority in the latest round of the county's long range planning.

September 3, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

California's Historic Deal To Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In a stunning blow to big business in California, Gov. Schwarzenegger carved an agreement with the Democratic legislature to sign a landmark bill that will require a 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 -- the first in the nation.

September 2, 2006 - The New York Times

Zoning Wars: Taking On 'McMansionization'

The demolition of small homes and construction of mansions on the modest-sized lots is prompting a backlash in Southern California cities.

September 1, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

Malls: Old vs New

A fight over a new development in suburban L.A. accentuates not only the tenacity and bitterness of local politics, but also two radically different visions for 21st century retail: large enclosed shopping malls or smaller New Urbanist templates.

August 31, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

All Eyes On Air District's Sprawl Fee Litigation

California's Central Valley, where farms are rapidly being converted to tract housing, has the worst air quality in the state. A new "sprawl fee" on developments based on vehicle trips they would generate has spawned a legal challenge from builders.

August 31, 2006 - The New York Times

In Monterey California, It's Slow-Growth Advocates Versus Developers and Immigrants

What to do with an area that produces some 80 percent of the nation's lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach that lacks in housing for migrant workers? Why build more housing of course. Not so fast say "slow-growth" advocates.

August 31, 2006 - Wall Street Journal via The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

California's Largest Wetlands Project

A historic moment for the complex and ambitious Bolsa Chica restoration project.

August 30, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

California? Dreaming!

The state has the distinction of being the least-affordable in the nation, according to a new report from the California Building Industry Association.

August 29, 2006 - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Planner Profile: Joe DiStefano

August 28, 2006 - Joe DiStefano

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Associate/Senior Planner

Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

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Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.