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.
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.
The Most Ambitious US Solar-Energy Initiative Ever Proposed
California Governor Schwarzenegger's ambitious solar-roof plan could get sidelined by partisan squabbling.
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.
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.
Some Churches Embrace New Urbanism
Churches embedded in a neighborhood next to the sidewalks, not isolated by suburban- style parking lots.
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?
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.
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.
San Diego's 'Meltdown'
The City of San Diego, once thought of as a model city, is experiencing a political 'melt down'.
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.
Exploring Urban Issues Through Music
Respected musician Ry Cooder explores the politics and consequences of urban development in his latest album.
How Do You Govern 'The Mother Of All Sprawl'?
What is the global significance of governing a city as huge as Los Angeles?
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.
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.
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.
California's Home Prices At An All-Time High
The lack of affordable housing is reaching epic proportions all across the state.
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.
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.
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?
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
City of Laramie
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
