California
L.A.'s New Downtown Neighborhood
The developer of Downtown L.A.'s high profile Grand Avenue project releases early details about the mixed use plan.
California's 'Lifestyle Bills'
Legislators have unveiled a package of proposals being called 'lifestyle bills' aimed at limiting sprawl, reducing traffic and increasing housing.
Berkeley Vs. Berkeley
The City of Berkeley takes the University of California at Berkeley to court over 15-year growth plan.
Jolts Of Economic Juice
ULI's Maureen McAvey discusses "catalytic projects" and how they can transform troubled neighborhoods in positive directions.
TOD Is Great, But Where Do We Park?
Transit-oriented development is a necessary but not sufficient precondition to more transit ridership, writes Bill Fulton.
Surviving Traffic: An A to Z Self-Help Guide
With the demise of the Orange County's Centerline light-rail project, an alternative weekly sheds light on the past, present, and grim future of transportation in Southern California.
'Vulture Investors' Peck Away At California Condor Habitat
Development of the steep hillsides and valleys of 277,000-acre Tejon Ranch may displace and disrupt the recently reintroduced California condors.
Developer Wins El Toro Auction
Miami-based Lennar Corp. surpises observers and wins the auction to buy the former El Toro marine base in Irvine, CA.
London-style Congestion Pricing For San Francisco?
San Francisco Transportation Authority is asked to study implementing congestion charging for downtown San Francisco.
Latino New Urbanism Takes Off
Communities find cultural preferences can aid efforts to limit sprawl.
Why Do Carpool Cheaters Do It?
Carpool cheater confess and explain why they decide to run the risk of a huge fine to drive solo in the carpool lane.
State Of The Southern California Region, 2004
The State of the Region 2004 has been published by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
$1 Million Mobile Homes
Beachfront mobile homes in Southern California are fetching staggering prices.
Do Landscape Architects Ignore The Real World?
A criticism of some trends in landscape architecture.
The San Joaquin Valley: To Sprawl Or Not?
Imagining the future is risky business, but projections often encourage regional planning.
More Rail The Prescription For Los Angeles
Councilmember Tom LaBonge urges county policymakers to plan for heavy-rail infrastructure for the future.
The New Face Of Solitude
A group of Los Angeles expatriates are pushing into the high desert looking for a 'bohemian' solitude.
Why Do Fish & Wildlife Scientists Hate America?
Fish & Wildlife Service scientists report political pressure, distortion.
Former Gov. Wilson Heads New Economic Devt. Center
Former California Gov. Pete Wilson will oversee a Center for Economic Development set up by the L.A. County Economic Development Corp.
Cities Urged to Place Fees on Plastics
San Francisco is the first city to consider joining a new grassroots campaign against plastics.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
