California
Smart Growth In A Dumb Growth Landscape
Smart growth won't work in a 'dumb growth' landscape, says the city manager for Ventura, California. He offers an alternative model for growth.
Ann Daigle Joins Ventura's Smart Growth Dream Team
Ventura, California looks destined to become the new model for smart growth with the addition of another smart growth expert, Ann Daigle.
City Living In The Suburbs
East Coast-style "brownstone" townhomes begin to appear in Southern California.
Train Configuration May Have Increased Risk
The deadliest U.S. rail crash since 1999 may have worsened by the locomotive pushing passenger cars from the rear.
Surveying Los Angeles' Historic Resources
A panel of experts discusses Los Angeles' groundbreaking, city-wide historic resources survey.
Deadly U.S. Rail Crash Caused By Suicidal Man
A man attempting suicide parked his SUV in front of a Los Angeles commuter train, then jumped out in time to watch the three-train pile-up that killed 11 and injured 180.
Neighborhood-Centered Joint-Use Schools
Rather than just building 'seats', we should create neighborhood-centered joint-use schools.
Watching Gentrification Happen
A high school student tracks the effects of gentrification in her Los Angeles neighborhood with digital pictures and a movie.
Malibu: Where Land Use Squabbles Become Epic
A battle to expand a camp for the blind runs into a self-styled Thoreau fighting to save one of the last pristine streams left in Southern California.
The Suicide Bridge Movie
A filmaker ends up with footage of 19 deaths by people jumping off what is regarded as the world's No. 1 suicide landmark.
Another Take On A Better Suburbia
Village Homes in Davis, CA, while not strictly adhering to New Urbanist principles, offers a highly liveable alternative to typical suburban development.
The Name Brand Suburb
Los Angeles-based KB Home offers to brand the suburban community in ABC's popular soap opera, 'Desperate Housewives'.
When Is Public Open Space Not Public?
What happens when a community puts up 'No Trespassing' signs on public open space?
Bay Area's 'Commute Fatigue'
Poll finds 50% of Bay Area residents want new homes to be built near job centers rather than suburbs.
L.A. Planning Director's Parting Words
'Sometimes the best incentive you can give is to get out of the way.' -- Con Howe, Los Angeles Planning director, reflecting on his strategy for spurring more housing Downtown.
Economic Impact Of Border Wait Times
San Diego's regional planning and transportation agencies are studing the impacts of border wait times on the economy of the San Diego and Baja California border regions.
Commuters' Bill Of Rights
Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Robert Hertzberg offers a 'Commuters' Bill of Rights'.
The Hydrogen-powered Hummer
Is the hydrogen-powered Hummer a vision of the future or contempt for environmentalism?
What Is The OC?
A review of literature -– some scathing -– on the complexities of Orange County, California.
The Perfect Historic Preservation Case Study
The debate over preserving L.A.'s Ambassador Hotel is a perfect case study in historic preservation in this 'equivocal city.'
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
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
