California

Density Is Hot, Freeways Are Not, In The New Los Angeles

The pedestrians of the nation's second largest metropolis are gradually beginning to get the attention they deserve.

July 2, 2005 - New Urban News

Oxnard, CA, Wins HUD Award For Affordable Housing Efforts

Oxnard, CA, earns an award from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department for its efforts to increase its supply of affordable housing.

June 30, 2005 - Ventura County Star

The Most Ambitious US Solar-Energy Initiative Ever Proposed

California Governor Schwarzenegger's ambitious solar-roof plan could get sidelined by partisan squabbling.

June 30, 2005 - The Guardian Unlimited

An Interview With L.A.'s Outgoing Planning Director

After 12 years as Planning Director of Los Angeles, Con Howe is stepping down. He offers parting words about planning in Los Angeles.

June 30, 2005 - The Planning Report

Is The 'Epitome of Sprawl' Such A Bad Place?

Orange County Register columnist Steven Greenhut lashes out against New Urbanist who consider successful Orange County the poster child for sprawl.

June 27, 2005 - Orange County Register

Some Churches Embrace New Urbanism

Churches embedded in a neighborhood next to the sidewalks, not isolated by suburban- style parking lots.

June 27, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

A Tale Of One City In Two States

The California-Oregon runs through the center of 250-person town of New Pine Creek. What happens when half your community lives in a different state?

June 27, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Sierra Nevada's Population Explosion

The Sierra Nevada population is expected to skyrocket. Local leaders should work to prevent new development from becoming sprawl, warns a report by a coalition of conservation groups.

June 27, 2005 - Union Democrat

Google Building 3D Maps

Google apparently plans to use trucks equipped with lasers and digital photographic equipment to create a realistic 3D, online version of San Francisco and other major US cities.

June 23, 2005 - Silicon Valley Watcher

San Diego's 'Meltdown'

The City of San Diego, once thought of as a model city, is experiencing a political 'melt down'.

June 20, 2005 - The Metro Investment Report

The Politics Of Growth

The Trust for Public Land's president, Will Rogers speaks about how voters across the nation are coping with the politics of growth and the loss of the places they care about.

June 20, 2005 - The Trust for Public Land

Exploring Urban Issues Through Music

Respected musician Ry Cooder explores the politics and consequences of urban development in his latest album.

June 20, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

How Do You Govern 'The Mother Of All Sprawl'?

What is the global significance of governing a city as huge as Los Angeles?

June 20, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Unique Public-Private Development and Land Swap

A first-of-its-kind public-private development and land swap deal will save a southern California military base.

June 19, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Coping With The Work Commute In L.A.

Several editors of the Los Angeles Times share their experiences on dealing with traffic in the City of Angels.

June 18, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Delta Stripers A Hot Pursuit For Serious Anglers

The Sacramento/San Juaquin river system is home to the largest estuary in the west, and a destination for anglers in pursuit of the striped bass.

June 18, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

California's Home Prices At An All-Time High

The lack of affordable housing is reaching epic proportions all across the state.

June 17, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Immigrants Settling Down In California

Over the last 25 years, immigrants have taken on a more active role in communities, according to a study by the California Demographic Futures.

June 15, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Redevelopment Going Full Speed In South Los Angeles

Since the 1992 riots, development has been slow in the area. But, all of that is changing at a steady pace.

June 15, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Malibu Homeowners Bulldoze Beach

Are the bulldozers at Malibu's Broad Beach engaged in innocent shoring or is it an effort to move the public beach to private land?

June 14, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

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Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

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Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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100 Most Influential Urbanists

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

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