California
'California: America's High-Stakes Experiment'
A new book argues that one way to save the state, once proud of its preeminent physical and social infrastructure, is through help from recent immigrants.
San Francisco After The Great Quake of 1906
On April 18th, 1906, an earthquake of magnitude 8.3 rocked San Francisco. The subsequent firestorm, and efforts to contain it, destroyed 508 city blocks. But San Franciscans were eager to rebuild their city.
The Great Quake Of 1906
The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and the subsequent fire devastated the city known as "Paris of the West" and ranks as one of the nation's worst disasters in history.
Northern California Levee Failure -- 'Not If, But When'
California state legislators predict potentially disastrous developments for the creaky infrastructure in the north.
'Crossing While Elderly' Will Get You A Ticket
Columnist Steve Lopez wonders why police are ticketing seniors or cyclists crossing at intersections.
Segregating New Neighborhoods By Political Values
In suburban Orange County, California, Ladera Ranch is a thriving planned community of more than 16,000 people, where various villages are not customized to practical needs, but to what marketers call different "values subcultures".
'Urbane Future' For California's Inland Empire
Southern California's Inland Empire, once a blue-collar bedroom community, is transforming itself with upscale housing, new amenities, and jobs. "
Senior Struggling To Cross Street Ticketed For Jaywalking
The case of 82-year-old Mayvis Coyle, fined for "jaywalking" as she tried to cross a street in Los Angeles, is turning in to a cause celebre for senior citizens and pedestrians around the world.
100 Years Later: San Francisco's Great Quake
The San Francisco Chronicle produces a comprehensive series looking back at the impact of the disaster on the city since 1906.
Schwarzenneger Says: Go Slow On Global Warming
Gov. Schwarzenneger says California should move slowly on global warming to avoid frightening businesses, drawing criticism from environmentalists.
Schwarzenegger Calls For Market-based Approach To Limit Emissions
Breaking ranks with the Bush administration, California's Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger endorses a plan to combat warming that is facing opposition from some Republican leaders and businesses.
Controlling Floods By Learning From New Orleans
Heavy rains threaten property and personal safety in seven northern and central California counties; governor declares state of emergency.
Legislature Set To Challenge Schwarzenegger On Global Warming
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping for a major accomplishment on global warming, while the Democratic legislature is ready to challenge him by passing a tougher bill than the he currently advocates.
Ban Hybrids From Carpool Lanes
Editorial says California's law allowing solo drivers in hybrid cars to use high occupancy lanes doesn't do any good -- it's only about feeling good.
Carpool Lane Use By Hybrids Causes 'Prius Backlash'
Carpooling motorists complain that solo drivers in hybrid cars are clogging high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
L.A.'s Homeless Plan Encounters NIMBYism
Some communities are not so keen about Los Angeles County's plan to relocate homeless services to suburban regional centers.
Responses To L.A's Homeless Plan
Readers respond to Los Angeles County's plan to relocate homeless services from downtown to suburban centers.
L.A.'s Homeless Plan Is Unrealistic
Editorial welcomes Los Angeles County's plan to tackle homelessness but cautions that it may be unrealistic.
L.A's 'Historic' Plan To Tackle Homelessness
Los Angeles County approves a controversial $100-million plan to relocated homeless services currently concentrated in downtown's skid row to five suburban centers.
Anaheim, CA's 'Anti-Kelo' Approach
Anaheim, California, serves up an alternative to Kelo in the form of promoting competition, loosening business restrictions and lowering taxes, writes Steven Greenhut.
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
