California
The Politics Of Exurbia
A Los Angeles Times article evaluates the Bush campaign's focus on exurbanites -- people living in the newest ring of developments beyond the suburbs.
Southern California's Vision For Growth Published
Southern California's new growth strategy calls for planning units in mixed-use developments with transit.
What Ails California...And How To Fix It
Former California state finance director Steve Peace sheds light on state/local fiscal dysfunctionality.
A Greener, Cleaner Port
The Port of Los Angeles debuted a new green terminal designed to curtail pollution from docked ships.
San Diego Seeks To Become A City Of Villages
San Diego's planning director Gail Goldberg discusses the challenges of coordinating urban infill and infrastructure investment.
Planning Dept. Needs A Plan Of Its Own
Facing serious challenges, San Francisco's planning department is planning to get back on course.
Riverside County Will Grow -- But Not As A 'Wall of Stucco'
Riverside County, California's adopts its new growth plan, which is one of the nation's most ambitious.
California's Inland Empire Has 5 Of Nation's Fastest Growing Cities
Of the 25 fastest-growing cities over three years, five are in Riverside and San Bernardino counties
Caltrans Mystery Tour Of Caldecott Tunnel
The California Department of Transportation offers tours of a working transit tunnel filled with history and surprises.
Debate Over Mixed-use In 'Desert of Urbanism'
A "slow-growth" groups sues city over permits in Pasaden, CA.
The Deadly Lure Of The Train
Although the number of train-related fatalaties nationwide has decreased, in California, injuries and deaths have increased 15% in the last three years.
Indian Casinos: Location, Location, Location
About half of California's 107 Indian tribes have casinos. For tribes considering gaming, location still matters most.
'Living Wage' Law Upheld In Court
California courts say Berkeley's zone-based selective 'living wage' is legal in a victory for fair-pay advocates.
Looking For A Home In San Diego? It Will Cost You
The median home price in the seventh largest city in the U.S. reached $500,000 last month.
A Pollution Credit Trader Gone Bad
The designer of Southern California's innovative pollution credit market is arrested for fraud.
New California Bill Advocates 'Smart Zoning'
Rather than define what can and cannot be built in a zone, the APA-endorsed bill will set more general limits, allowing for mix-use neighborhoods.
Orange County Verges On Complete Build-Out
In 15 years, all of the famously-suburban county's land will either be preserved open space or developed. The Sierra Club has made the defeat of Rancho Mission Viejo, the last remaining piece, a top priority.
When Management Of An Historic District Goes Bad
The Los Angeles Times reports that one of L.A.'s most popular and historic districts, Olvera Street, has been horribly mismanaged.
Farming Returns To Southern California
A new report on Southern California land use shows that farming is making a surprising comeback in Los Angeles.County.
Honey, I Don't Want You To Meet The Neighbors
Sprawl invades big animal habitats -- mountain lions turn up in Palo Alto yards.
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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