California

The State Of Black Los Angeles

A new report examines the state of Black Los Angeles, and finds that Black equality trails all other ethnic groups in Los Angeles.

July 25, 2005 - United Way, Los Angeles

The Perfect Storm Of Congestion And House Prices?

Worsening highway congestion and spiking house prices has many people ready to head out of 'livable' San Diego County, CA.

July 24, 2005 - The North County Times

San Francisco Short On Cheaper Housing

Despite a construction and housing boom, less than 6% of the properties are classified as 'affordable'.

July 22, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Traffic Calming Backfires

Large-scale, aggressive traffic calming efforts to ease traffic in an upscale Westside Los Angeles community backfires.

July 21, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Where's The Real Surf City, USA?

A dispute over the slogan has California's Huntington Beach and Santa Cruz up in arms.

July 20, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Next Napa Valley

Blue-collar Lake County, CA, wants to transform itself into the next Napa Valley. It's not alone.

July 16, 2005 - KTLA

Gehry Skyscraper For L.A.'s Grand Avenue

Architect Frank Gehry was selected to design a skyscraper for the Grand Avenue residential and retail complex.

July 14, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Famed Architect Could Be Living Illegally Aboard A Ferry

Officials are investigating allegations that Olle Lundberg is using a ferry in San Francisco as his primary residence.

July 13, 2005 - San Francisco Examiner

Where L.A. Riots Flared, A Housing Boom

Developers are turning the lots of South Los Angeles into new apartment complexes and condos.

July 13, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Insider's Advice On How To Make L.A. Safe

A prominent retiring Los Angeles Police Commissioner offers his recommendations on how to make the city safer.

July 12, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Inglewood's Hollywood Park Faces Hard Times

The once-famed horse racing track is losing money, and may close unless drastic measures are taken.

July 10, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Tejon Ranch's Future

As California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger weighs in on the Tejon Ranch conservation plan, one must keep in mind all that this historic land mass brings to the environment.

July 9, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

L.A. Developer Settles Lawsuit

KB Home agrees to pay a $3.2 million settlement for poor lending practices.

July 9, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

California Leading The Way With Green Energy Sources

Four years after the energy blackouts, Californians are actively seeking alternative energy methods that won't disrupt the environment.

July 8, 2005 - USA Today

Promise Of Private Housing Lured Residents To Los Angeles

The appeal of Los Angeles rests in its unique living, and the clever marketing associated with owning the 'perfect' home.

July 8, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

New Urbanism Is The Only Choice For Orange County

Jack Eidt argues that the best way to combat sprawl in Orange County, California is to embrace New Urbanism.

July 7, 2005 - Orange County Register

Building New Housing That's Also Historic

Mercy Housing California has risen to the difficult task of creating new housing in old neighborhoods without losing the historic appeal.

July 6, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Los Angeles: The Model For Density In The West?

Social critic D.J. Waldie opines on the future of the West -- which, for better and worse -- will look a lot like Los Angeles.

July 5, 2005 - The Denver Post

California's Fastest Growing City

Low-cost housing is fueling an economic boom in this once-sleepy farming town, with an average of 12 new houses per day.

July 5, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Seven-day Traffic Forecasts

A new service will begin predicting California traffic conditions seven days in advance.

July 3, 2005 - New Scientist

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

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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.