California
Party Cars: Southern California's Transit Subculture
A subuculture common on East Coast commuter trains begins to emerge in Southern California.
Benefits Of Social Equity Policies
A report by the Economic Roundtable for the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency analyzes the direct economic impacts of six social equity policies.
Orange County Grows Up
Orange County, CA, responds to urban sprawl with high-rise housing.
Battling Rising Costs Of Physical Inactivity
When do issues of obesity and overweight become a societal issue in need of government intervention? According to a recent report in the Journal of Obesity Research, the public sector — counties, states and the federal government — cover
The Sprawl-Health Connection
Many local communities are looking at ways they can modify land use policies that will actually encourage people to be more physically active.
Who Should Pay For California's Water?
Congress approves reauthorization of the $395 million CalFed Bay-Delta Program, a major battle in California's legendary water wars.
L.A. Times Announces New Architecture Critic
The Los Angeles Times has named Christopher Hawthorne as its new architecture critic.
Stadium And Mixed-use Urban Village
Anaheim, CA, Mayor Curt Pringle discusses his city's efforts to spur the development of a mixed-use urban village surrounding Angel Stadium.
Rail To Santa Barbara, CA?
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Naomi Schwartz discusses the possibility of a rail line to Ventura County.
CA Revises Population Projection: 'Only' 51 Million By 2040
Due to declining fertility rates, estimates are 7 million residents lower than projected a few years back.
Orange County Seeks To Grow Differently
Orange County, CA, long a poster child for sprawl, searches for alternatives.
Building Green With Hay
A Southern California city office building is the largest commercial project to be built with straw bale.
A Status Report On Neighborhood Councils In L.A.
A report evaluates the "successes and shortcomings" of the three year old Los Angeles Neighborhood Council system.
The Role Of California's State Architect
Stephan Castellanos discusses the California state architect's role in fostering the construction of sustainable, livable public school facilities.
60 Million Reasons For Smart Growth
Growing population makes it critical to address sprawl. This article includes a checklist for identifying eco-friendly city council candidates.
When Is A Port Too Big?
Los Angeles - Long Beach port is the world's third largest, an economic powerhouse, and bursting with growth. But is it big enough?
Car Free Day
Car Free Day has been slow to catch on in the "car-obsessed" U.S.
Transportation Agency To Borrow $1.1 Billion
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to borrow more than $1.1 billion over the next 10 years to jump-start freeway and rail projects.
Sierra Club's Challenge To Sprawl Campaign Supports Infill
Usually known for fighting sprawling development, the Sierra Club also uses its legal weight to support good infill as well.
Should Consumers Pay Full Freight For Retail Development?
A California city's deal with a retailer raises questions about who ultimately bears the cost.
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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Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
