California
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.
What Makes A Good Developer?
City Watch Los Angeles examines the different types of real estate developers, and identifies the key factors that make for a "good" developer.
What To Do With The Stadium When The Team Leaves?
Contrary to popular belief, the City of Oakland made very little profit, if any, on having the Oakland Athletics play at the McAfee Coliseum. The baseball team's pending move within Alameda County frees the stadium for more lucrative events.
First U.S.City To Ban Smoking - Belmont, CA
While other cities ponder various types of smoking bans, a small suburb on the San Francisco peninsula has gone 'all the way', banning the activity in all places except single-family detached residences.
Development Could Transform Palm Springs Landmark
Critics oppose a major development including a resort, golf course, and housing, on the lower slopes of Palm Spring's Mt. San Jacinto.
Why Don't Elected Officials Take The Bus?
Los Angeles' mayor has been a tireless advocate for mass transit, but some wonder why the mayor doesn't make use of the system himself.
The Ballpark Stadium of the Future
The Oakland A's sign a deal with the technology company Cisco to replace the Oakland Coleseum for a high-tech new ballpark which will set the standard for future stadiums.
A New Toll Road, A Ruined State Park, And Still No Traffic Relief
In Orange County, California, a proposed toll road may not ease congestion on Interstate 5, as originally intended.
Court Ruling Stalls San Francisco Bike Plan
Running afoul of the state's 1970 landmark environmental law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), San Francisco's bike plan must undergo a full environmental review, ruled a superior court judge on Nov. 7.
San Francisco To Implement Bus Rapid Transit Service By 2010
While late to adopt bus rapid transit, San Francisco's Muni is planning to bring fully-fledged BRT lines, complete with dedicated lanes, to the city by 2010.
Disneyland Says 'Not In My Backyard'
Park officials in Anaheim, California, are voicing their objections to a proposal to build 1,500 new housing units -- including 200 affordable apartments -- adjacent to the theme park.
Historic Preservation Meets American Idol
Twenty-five historic sites in the San Francisco Bay Area recently vied for $1 million in preservation money through a unique online voting contest.
Novelist Shares His Thoughts On City Planning
In this interview, Author Steven Johnson discusses his lates book about London's Cholera outbreak, urban planning, and his fascination with the popular computer game, SimCity.
Homes Rarely Acquired For Redevelopment In SF Bay Area
According to a survey by the San Francisco Chronicle, redevelopment agencies in the Bay Area and throughout the state very rarely use their powers of eminent domain to take private residences for redevelopment purposes.
Hollywood May Place Green Cap On Freeway
A plan is being pushed to create a 24-acre park in Hollywood by enclosing a half-mile stretch of freeway that runs below the street level.
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
