California
Los Angeles Embarks on Massive River Restoration Project
Environmental activists and residents of Owens Valley look forward to the planned revival of a 65-mile stretch of river.
Caltrain's New 'Baby Bullet' Express Train Service Ready
While it's no match for Japan's 'bullet' trains, Caltrain's new service does offer fewer stops and shorter commute times.
Conservation Easement May Protect Mountain View
Sugar Loaf, looming above Nevada City, California, may be preserved for public use as open space under a proposed easement arrangement.
California's Transit Village Bill
California Governor Schwarzenegger signs a "Transit Village" bill.
'Daylighting' Hidden Creeks
'Daylighting', or exposing, underground creeks in Berkeley, CA and Seattle proves to be an interesting economic development strategy.
Risk Vs. Reward In Downtown L.A.
Have the L.A. Grand Avenue decisionmakers played the too-safe side of the risk-reward ratio?
The New Architecture Trend: Voyeurism
The latest trend in residential architecture? Fishbowl houses where you can see the occupants, and they can see you.
A New Tunnel For Los Angeles?
Los Angeles County is considering funding a study for a tunnel through the San Gabriel Mountains to connect North County cities with downtown L.A.
Gehry Design Team Passed Over For Downtown LA Project
Two 'lesser known' design teams are selected over Gehry's design team for a high-profile $1.2 billion development in downtown L.A.
Questions Raised About 'Livable' Cities List
Cities named in the "Livable Cities" list subsequently made $10,000 donations to the organization that released the list.
Latino Minority To Become New Majority
Latinos are expected to be a majority of Los Angeles County residents by 2014 and of Californians by 2040.
Davy Crocket's Santa Barbara Battle
What happens when a developer tries to avoid local zoning by selling land to an Indian tribe? Could this be a new trend?
Los Angeles' First Street Plan
City planners are attempting to create a 2.4-mile artery through downtown Los Angeles linking the the Walt Disney Concert Hall to East L.A.
L.A. City Councilman Blogs For A Week
Los Angeles City Councilman Eric Garcetti offers an honest and fascinating weeklong diary about his life as a politician in the big city.
The Power Of Closing An L.A. Freeway
A community group reclaims Los Angeles' oldest freeway for a few hours to make a point about planning and livability in Los Angeles.
Bay Area Considers 'Greenest' Building Complex
The cutting edge (David) Brower Center would include offices, a theater, an art gallery, ground floor retail and apartments.
A New 'Indian Country' Development Strategy
Will a plan to convert otherwise non-developable land to to "Indian country" -- free from local zoning regulations -- become a new trend?
Red-Hot Housing Market Shouldn't Change Planning Principles
These days, a house in California costs a lot of money. Inevitably, the planning system gets blamed for the mess.
The Undiscovered 'Citrus Capital' On California's Coast
Can the sleeping California coastal town of Santa Paula manage growth as it is "rediscovered" by developers and residents looking for affordable land?
Can New Schools Save L.A.'s Neighborhoods?
The Los Angeles school district's public works project to build 80 new schools is more on par with a small nation than a school district.
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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