California
Increasing Density Can Create A Sense Of Place
A new publication uses case studies to illustrate how increasing density in appropriate locations can help achieve local economic development goals.
Arthur Winston: 70 Years In L.A.'s Transit Agencies
Arthur Winston has worked for Los Angeles' transit agencies for 70 years, and has missed only 1 day of work -- the day his wife died.
San Diego's 'City Of Villages'
City Council unanimously approves San Diego's "City of Villages" plan.
How To Revitalize A Street Corner
Columnist John King offers advice on how to make a street corner come alive.
Regional Planners Untangle State and Local Revenues
Regional planning agency in San Diego gains support over proposal to fight the 'fiscalization of land use' with a regionwide tax base system.
Portland Makes Taking Rail To The Airport Enjoyable
The Bee's "Back-seat Driver" columnist tries Portland's train to the airport and pronounces it a success that Sacramento should emulate.
Big Box, Small City Dilemna
Faced with budget shortfalls, small municipalities, like San Marcos, CA, are welcoming big box retailers--but not without encountering community and political opposition.
Wal-Mart Battles For California
Some California cities and counties have banned mega=stores in response to Wal-Mart's expansion plans but the giant retailer is fighting back.
Southern California Losing Ground
The recently published 'State of the Region 2003' report finds that Southern California is becoming less competitive relative to the rest of the nation.
Wal-Mart Forced To Prove The Value Of Its Supercenters
Next month, voters in Contra Costa County, CA, will decide if Wal-Mart supercenters belong in their community.
Is Gambling A Solution For California?
The Golden State considers whether more Las Vegas-style gambling is an answer to its giant budget shortfall.
The Success Of Transit Villages
Transit villages are becoming popular -- and economically successful -- throughout Southern California.
California's Bullet Train Cheap By Comparison
It could cost $37 billion to connect San Diego, L.A., and San Francisco, but the alternatives may be even more expensive.
Linking Transportation And Housing
A Schwarzenegger appointee discusses the benefits of linking transportation and housing funds to maximize the state's limited resources.
San Diego's City Of Villages Makes Progress
Five model projects which are part of San Diego's 'City of Villages' concept are approved.
Wal-Mart's Costs Can't Always Be Measured
A columnist points out problems with a recent EDC study of Wal-Mart's impact on Los Angeles' economy.
One City's Ship Is Sinking
One man is using Long Beach's most famous landmark, the Queen Mary, as leverage for his personal financial transactions.
Turning A Nightclub Into A Shelter For Homeless Teenagers
Designing shelters for homeless teens includes much more than just providing housing, it means emulating a home.
Southern California: New Gambling Mecca?
Southern California could become one of the nation's biggest gambling centers as a result of a gaming battle being fought between card clubs and casinos run by Indian tribes.
A New Trend In Urban Revitalization: The Elderly
Two Southern California cities are looking to attract the elderly to revitalize their downtowns. Is this a new national trend?
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
