California
Cliffhangers Prompt Eviction Of Hundreds Of Students
Erosion undercuts the safety of oceanfront rentals.
Coal-fired Power Plants Are Fossil Fuel Dinosaurs
Why is Los Angeles Department of Water and Power planning to invest $400 million in a coal-fired power plant in Utah when pollution-free renewable sources of electricity are becoming affordable?
Developing Smart Growth Zoning Codes
Dozens of presentations from several workshop on developing smart growth zoning codes are published by the LGC.
The 'Trickle-Up' Effect Of Home Prices
In Southern California's booming market, $10 million buys only a "starter mansion."
The Fight For The Future Of The Mall
Will the open-air mall be the future of retail development? A battle in Glendale, CA may herald the future.
Contra Costa County Cities Encourage Mixed Use
Cities in Contra Costa County, CA, find smart growth appealing.
Blumenauer Brings Railvolution Conference To L.A.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (District 3, Oregon), discusses the significance of holding the nation's preeminent transportation and land use conference in Southern California.
Economic Development Or Cultural Identity?
A community in Southern California is divided over whether to be recognized as "little India."
An Alternative To Inclusionary Zoning
The Building Industry Association makes the case for a more moderate solution instead of inclusionary zoning: "Housing Incentive Zones."
Top U.S. Transit System Named
In an apparent surprise to riders, the American Public Transit Association names northern California's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) the top transit system in America.
An Insider's View On The Renaissance Of Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry reflects on the ongoing renaissance in downtown L.A. as well as the challenges that remain.
New Urbanism And Housing: Let The Market Decide
City officials should let market forces drive New Urbanism.
Preserving San Jose's Heritage
A 1911 hotel's journey from abandonment to rehabilitation shows how imagination, vision, and firm leadership can make it happen.
Will Red Car Trolleys Return To Los Angeles?
As new development flocks to downtown Los Angeles, momentum is building to bring back the historic 'Red Car' trolley system that dates to the 1920's.
California's Most Ambitious Public Works Project - 1
Caltrans' new $5 billion project would be an engineering feat and is meant to serve as a lifeline in the event of a devastating earthquake.
Shopping Mall On Campus... Priceless
Sanford University is home to the worlds's only upscale, on-campus shopping mall.
Schwarzenegger's Top Environmental Official
Grist Magazine features an interview with Schwarzenegger's go-to guy on the environment.
Aerial photos Show Rapidly Expanding Cities
California Dept of Conservation documents the rapid expansion of urban areas using aerial photos.
A Disneyland Casino?
Are urban casinos the new trend for California cities?
Testing The Water Flavor
A team of specialists evaluates Los Angeles' water supply by smell and taste.
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
