California
Have Blight; Will Redevelop
The Claremont Institute provides an in-depth case study of a redevelopment project in Southern California, and questions whether redevelopment was needed at all in this case.
San Francisco's Transportation 2030
The Bay Area's Metropolitan Transportation Commission releases its 25-year plan for the region's transportation network.
Eminent Domain and Redevelopment
Is emiment domain a valuable redevelopment tool or a way for government to intimidate landowners?
California Housing Prices Driving Away Younger Population
A quarter of all Californians are considering moving to bring down housing costs.
California Considers Tracking Your Car
As fuel efficiency has increased, gas taxes have declined. California considers an alternative tax on mileage rather than gasoline.
Will Critcizing Growth Make You Disappear?
A local water district that has criticized rapid growth and the availabilities of water supplies may be dissolved.
Using Public Transit To Make Your Getaway Doesn't Usually Work
A bank robber escaped from a Chinatown heist into BART's underground tunnels, forcing part of the system to shutdown for four hours.
A Primer On Workforce Housing
Thanks to incentives and increased demand, some developers are find workforce housing a viable development option.
Map Unveiled For California Bullet Train
California's High-Speed Rail board has published it's propsed alignment for the state's futuristic 'bullet train'.
Prison Or A Mixed Use Community?
The needs of prison expansion are pitted against demand for housing.
A Model For Community Entrepreneurship
Mercado La Paloma is an example of a successful program to stimulate small business ownership for dozens of mostly immigrant entrepreneurs.
Building Hallowed Halls Not Sprawl
The booming border city of Chula Vista, CA has designated land where it will develop a university and research center.
A Critical Look At Playa Vista
Writer Morris Newman takes a hard look at what's actually been built at Playa Vista, the long-planned development on the Los Angeles waterfront.
When Does A Liquor Store Become A Nuisance?
Neighborhood residents find that closing an unruly local liquor store -- is a lesson in planning gone awry.
Happy Trails For All
When new homes are built next to wilderness areas, buyers and nature lovers battle over noise, parking and access. The city of Calabasas, CA, has figured out a solution.
Sales Taxes For Special Uses Unpopular
Two sales taxes for open space and transportation are defeated in Ventura, CA, despite popular support for the goals.
Reclaiming The Los Angeles River
Efforts to revitalize Los Angeles' long-neglected river get a boost as a consultant is sought to design a plan for the waterway.
Terry Tamminen, California's New Environmental Chief
From pool cleaner to actor and now California's environmental protection secretary, Terry Tamminen's unusual background makes him a perfect fit for the job.
A Rundown Of California's Local Land Use Elections
California voters decided on dozens of ballot measures that impact land use in their cities and counties.
Track Your Bus Online
A global positioning system called NextBus enables riders to check the moment-by-moment progress of busses.
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
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
