California

Trinity River Restoration Finally On Track

Plans for the California river finally overcome all obstacles.

May 19, 2005 - Los Angeles Times

Bush Has A '60s Flashback

The Bush administration is backing away from urban programs that Republicans of a generation ago supported.

May 19, 2005 - California Planning and Development Report

$90 Million Smart Growth Fund

A new investment fund represents a private sector solution to address the affordable-housing crisis.

May 17, 2005 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Finding L.A.'s Next Planning Director

The Los Angeles Times outlines the challenges that will be faced by a new Planning Director, and provides a brief history of planning in the city.

May 16, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

'Agritourism' Gaining In Popularity

The growing trend of "entertainment farming" could be a great financial boon to Califormia's agricultural community.

May 13, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Stadiums Do Little To Help Urban Growth

Anaheim's local government, wary of bringing an NFL stadium into the area, says it would do more financial harm than good.

May 13, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Engineering Firm Fluor To Relocate To Dallas

In yet another sign of how unfriendly to business Southern California has become, AEC giant Fluor Corp. announces plans to relocate to Dallas.

May 12, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

L.A .Environmentalist Shifting to Water Management

Andy Lipkis is perhaps the most important environmentalist in L.A. Now he wants to put his resources and group to use in an ambitious watershed project in Sun Valley.

May 11, 2005 - LA Weekly

Buyers Embracing Larger Homes

Families that a generation ago were content with three bedrooms and a bath or two now are seeking homes with five or more bedrooms.

May 10, 2005 - Press-Enterprise

Rapid Development Sparks Recall Of Murrieta Mayor

Voters in Murrieta, one of California's fastest growing cities, have recalled the mayor because of concerns about rapid development.

May 10, 2005 - California Planning and Development Report

Southern California's Last Wild River

How long can the Santa Clara River Alliance keep the region's last 'wild' river intact?

May 10, 2005 - LA Weekly

LA's Most Valuable Parcel Up For Grabs

Federal officials begin developing a 'business plan' for the 387-acre Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the center of pricey West Los Angeles.

May 9, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

The 'Inland Port' Trend

Several California communities are hoping to profit from the rapid growth in Southland shipping by building 'inland ports' to relive chronic congestion.

May 9, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Freeway Shootings Puts L.A. Drivers On Best Behavior

Driving in L.A. has always been fraught with peril -- and the recent shootings have only made drivers more aware of the dangers.

May 6, 2005 - The New York Times

Meet The New 'Main Street'

Combining elements of the traditional main s street with retail, new "lifestyle centers" springing up in affluent neighborhoods, are gaining back the ground lost by shopping malls in recent years.

May 3, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

On A 'Freeway To Disaster'

Richard Jackson is California's public health officer, and author of a new book, "Urban Sprawl and Public Health." Is the U.S. facing a sprawl-driven tipping point?

May 3, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

A New Community 3 Miles Off California's Coast

A new company proposes to locate 600 foreign software engineers on a cruise ship moored three miles off the California coast.

May 3, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

L.A.'s Latino Community Entering Home Market

Low-interest home loans and creative financing are helping a record number of Latinos buy homes.

May 3, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Selling Transit Oriented Development

San Mateo, CA, tries to convince residents of the benefits of transit oriented development (TOD).

May 2, 2005 - San Mateo Times

Campus Rising

The newest University of California campus is the first major American University to be built this century.

May 2, 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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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners

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Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

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Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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