California
California's Growth Continues Shift Southward, Eastward
Five Southern California counties ranked in the top 10 nationwide for growth, according to the census estimates.
State Transportation Agency Tackles Water Pollution
To control polluted storm water runoff, the California state transportation department has agreed to install pollution filtering devices along the coastal highway system.
Airport Modernization Plan Facing Stiff Opposition
Mayor Hahn's plan to improve LAX safety and access receives major blow with departure of two top supporters.
San Francisco's Shrinking Population
The U.S. Census Bureau reports population losses for San Francisco and gains for its neighbor to the south--Los Angeles.
Wal-Mart Not Giving Up the Fight
Tuesday's ballot-box defeat in Inglewood was not the end of the retailer's attempt to bring its supercenters to Southern California.
California's Chilly Welcome For Wal-Mart
'Always low prices' are no longer always enough for a retail giant to build more stores.
Cloverleaf Interchanges Outdated
The iconic cloverleaf freeway interchange is now recognized for the bottleneck it is. Flyover ramps are the new approach.
New Traffic Lights Punish Speeders By Stopping Them
Pleasanton, California, is implementing smart traffic lights that turn red on speeding vehicles.
Gated Communities are Breaking the Mold
Study finds that gated communities are not the exclusive enclaves that they're often made out to be.
An Ordinance To Restrict Chain Stores
A San Francisco ordinance would restrict 'formula retail stores' from entering the Hayes Valley community.
Wal-Mart Store Rejected By Voters In Inglewood
An effort by Wal-Mart to bypass planning and environmental reviews is rejected by voters.
When Mixed-use Includes A Library
Glen Park Marketplace in San Francisco may soon include transit-adjacent mixed-use grocery store, housing and library branch.
Voters Reject Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart's attempt to bypass unsympathetic elected officials and directly go to the community with plans for a "supercenter" was defeated by Inglewood voters.
Should Cultural Values Outweigh Commercial Interests?
L.A. Times' architecture critic charges that Los Angeles' plan to revitalize downtown's cultural core is driven more by the bottom line rather than good planning.
Wal-Mart's Corporate Takeover Of Inglewood
Wal-Mart is preparing for a 'corporate takeover' of a Southern California city, writes columnist Steve Lopez.
Hollywood's Surprising Retail Failure
What should have been a hugely successful retail development in Hollywood is instead a huge flop.
What Do South Central Los Angeles & A Tropical Island Have In Common?
Answer: In both places you can't get to a medical specialist when you need one.
Planners Win: No Monster Homes In Tahoe
A scenic ordinance system that rewards natural-looking designs is upheld by the court.
Speed Humps Save Lives
New research on speed humps shows that the devices significantly reduce the rate of child injuries and deaths.
Finally, A Ballpark As Successful Urban Redevelopment Catalyst?
A new San Diego baseball stadium appears to live up to its economic development promises.
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