California
'Urbane Future' For California's Inland Empire
Southern California's Inland Empire, once a blue-collar bedroom community, is transforming itself with upscale housing, new amenities, and jobs. "
Senior Struggling To Cross Street Ticketed For Jaywalking
The case of 82-year-old Mayvis Coyle, fined for "jaywalking" as she tried to cross a street in Los Angeles, is turning in to a cause celebre for senior citizens and pedestrians around the world.
100 Years Later: San Francisco's Great Quake
The San Francisco Chronicle produces a comprehensive series looking back at the impact of the disaster on the city since 1906.
Schwarzenneger Says: Go Slow On Global Warming
Gov. Schwarzenneger says California should move slowly on global warming to avoid frightening businesses, drawing criticism from environmentalists.
Schwarzenegger Calls For Market-based Approach To Limit Emissions
Breaking ranks with the Bush administration, California's Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger endorses a plan to combat warming that is facing opposition from some Republican leaders and businesses.
Controlling Floods By Learning From New Orleans
Heavy rains threaten property and personal safety in seven northern and central California counties; governor declares state of emergency.
Legislature Set To Challenge Schwarzenegger On Global Warming
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping for a major accomplishment on global warming, while the Democratic legislature is ready to challenge him by passing a tougher bill than the he currently advocates.
Ban Hybrids From Carpool Lanes
Editorial says California's law allowing solo drivers in hybrid cars to use high occupancy lanes doesn't do any good -- it's only about feeling good.
Carpool Lane Use By Hybrids Causes 'Prius Backlash'
Carpooling motorists complain that solo drivers in hybrid cars are clogging high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
L.A.'s Homeless Plan Encounters NIMBYism
Some communities are not so keen about Los Angeles County's plan to relocate homeless services to suburban regional centers.
Responses To L.A's Homeless Plan
Readers respond to Los Angeles County's plan to relocate homeless services from downtown to suburban centers.
L.A.'s Homeless Plan Is Unrealistic
Editorial welcomes Los Angeles County's plan to tackle homelessness but cautions that it may be unrealistic.
L.A's 'Historic' Plan To Tackle Homelessness
Los Angeles County approves a controversial $100-million plan to relocated homeless services currently concentrated in downtown's skid row to five suburban centers.
Anaheim, CA's 'Anti-Kelo' Approach
Anaheim, California, serves up an alternative to Kelo in the form of promoting competition, loosening business restrictions and lowering taxes, writes Steven Greenhut.
California's Economic Development Support MIA
Since the state dismantled its economic development agency, its piecemeal efforts compare poorly to other states' coordinated strategies, as shown in the state's poor showing at the biotech industry's largest trade show.
California Plans To Cut Greenhouse Gases
California's governor and legislative leaders are backing a plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions 25% by 2020.
Car-Free Development Proposal Seeks Supporters
A development of 1,000 homes designed for car-free living has been proposed for a 30-acre site in Hayward, California.
Immigration Debate Goes Local
Small cities, like Costa Mesa in Southern California, have taken stands on immigration policy that cause greater division among locals, according to columnist Michael Hiltzik.
Groundwater Reuse Reduces Need For Imports
In Southern California, Ventura County has begun a Groundwater Enhancement and Treatment Program to increase its supply of local, affordable water.
Is Street Cleaning A Scam?
Paul Thornton decided to stake out his block to see what actually happens during the two-hour window when street parking is not allowed so the city can clean the streets.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
