California
Leveraging Public Funds For Infrastructure
A report recently released by USC's Keston Institute for Infrastructure describes how the proceeds from state-issued General Obligation bonds for transportation and infrastructure could be leveraged to provide seven to eight times their face amount.
Elder Communes, A Growing Trend
Welcome to the first self-planned housing development for the elderly.
Is Mass Transit Feasible For L.A.?
The city's new Orange Line busway has made little system-wide impact; should the mayor continue to strive for more transit options, or is it time to give up?
California's Levees: Gov. Declares State Of Emergency
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger acts to protect California's crumbling levee system for the Sacramento Delta. Emergency status allows work to progress without waiting for environmental review.
CEQA: Beware the Naked Checklist
Use of a "Naked" or "Barebones" checklist as the basis for an initial CEQA study is not legally defensible, according to land use attorney Kevin Kozal.
Public-Private Deals Can Provide Billions For Infrastructure
Chicago and Indiana have made billions by partnering with private financers on infrastructure assets. Attorneys David Narefsky and John Schmidt explain how California can reap similar benefits.
Mayor Envisions A Tall, Dense, Green Los Angeles
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa imagines a future Los Angeles with transit-oriented development, high-rises, and scores of pocket parks. Critics say the vision is impractical.
Regional Plan For Bay Area Shopped To Officials
Planning for 2 million additional Bay Area residents in 25 years, three regional agencies will tie transportation funding to land use development to promote medium and high density housing within 1/2 mile of transit centers.
Schwarzenegger's Road To A Greener California
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promises of a greener California are being tested by a proposal to build a major toll road through a state park.
New Is Old Again At Getty Villa
The Getty's project manager for its Villa restoration and remodel describes the painstaking work to make a faux Roman Villa into both an authentic approximation of an archeological site and a spectacular setting for classical art.
LA Police Department's 'Architectural Armor'
L.A.'s architecture critic tears into the "conflicted" design of the Los Angeles Police Department's new headquarters building in downtown Los Angeles.
How To Make Massive Infrastructure Improvements With No Money
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's infrastructure program bumps into California's 21st century reality.
Last Of Los Angeles' Movie Palaces
Even with a downtown revival, Los Angeles cannot attract amenities such as movie theatres.
Historic Theater To Be Reborn As Asian American Center
Downtown Los Angeles's urban development gets a boost with a new theatre, as movies, live performances, cultural events, and even Karaoke are planned for the center, developed in partnership with ImaginAsian Entertainment.
Transportation Fairy Tales?
Wendell Cox charges that Ventura County, CA's plans to promote alternative transit strategies over expanding highways is a "fairy tale" that will result in additional pollution and more traffic.
Environmentalists Oppose Sale Of Public Land
California environmentalists criticize Bush administration's plan to sale of over 300,000 acres of public land.
California's Only Affordable County
In remote Modoc County, the median home price just passed $100,000 -- and this only six-and-a-half hours from San Francisco.
Architect Of The Next Great Urban Park
Landscape architect Ken Smith is in charge of designing the transformation of the abandoned El Toro military base in Irvine, CA, into a park bigger than New York City's Central Park.
Transit Villages Planned In The Bay Area
Planners envision transit villages in the Bay Area connected by trains, ferries, buses, and light rail.
Inland Southern California Leads State In Growth
Riverside and San Bernardino counties continue to attract jobs and residents, some fleeing from the costlier, more congested areas of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.
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
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
