California
The Perfect L.A. Car
Organizers of the L.A. Auto Show challenge designers to come up with the "perfect L.A. car."
CA Transportation Systsem 'On Verge Of Collapse'
California's transportation program is in crisis and on the verge of collapse", according to the California Transportation Commission's annual report.
The Rise of the 'Eco-Renovators'
Ecologically-sensitive design, building and decorating has entered the mainstream development community -- in some places.
Best Of Northern California Urban Design
Columnist John King offers his forecasts for best 2005 urban designs in Northern California.
Arts Key To City's Revitalization
Plans for downtown Riverside hope to create a "cultural hot spot" that will draw from Inland Southern California's growing population.
Can Hybrid Owners Use Carpool Lanes?
Despite a California law allowing hybrid vehicle owners to use carpool lanes, Congress has yet to approve the state legislation.
Wal-Mart Is Moving Downtown
A new era in American retailing has arrived: Wal-Mart stores are now desired mall tenants along with specialty shops and department stores.
Downtowners Still Love Their Cars
Residents are moving into downtown Los Angeles -- but this LA, after all, and only 7% of these transplants are using public transit.
Los Angeles: A Ruined Paradise?
D.J. Waldie explains why he loves the "Lethal, Stinkin' Town" called Los Angeles.
Portland Planners Migrate To Sacramento
Sacramento insiders report an influx of Portland planners Portland who see the Saramento region as a young Portland.
When A Casino Comes To Town
The formerly impoverished Chumas Indian tribe now inspires fear for the region's wealthy homeowners over casino resport plans.
L.A. Planning Director To Retire
Los Angeles Planning Director Con Howe announces his retirement after 12 years with the city.
L.A.'s 'Danger Zones'
Is Los Angeles developing it's own 'Mogadishu's' -- lawless zones beset by gangs, black markets, rapacious crime and dysfunction?
What Suburbia Teaches Us
D.J. Waldie examines the Los Angeles suburb of Lakewood as it celebrate its 50-year anniversary as a city.
Los Angeles' Unique Plan To Dull The Roar Of Jets
City officials have agreed to soundproof schools and cut pollution as LAX prepares for an $11 billion expansion.
If You Can't Stand The Traffic...
People change their lifestyle as they adapt to rapid growth on the area.
An Urban Real Estate Cartel For Affordable Housing
To succeed in 2008, Democrats must establish a disciplined, national, urban real estate cartel.
The Effects Of Parking Requirements On Urban Density
Off-street parking requirements explain much of the difference in the density of major urban cities.
Declaring War To Become A City
Must a suburb 'declare war' to evolve into a city? San Jose, CA, fights back after losing a fast-growing corporation.
The Pull Of Ethnic Centers
Los Angeles Koreatown, once a less-than desirable neighborhood, has become a destination for wealthy tourists and suburbanites.
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
