California
Stories From The Nation's Deadliest Light-rail Line
Ben Quiñones shares his observations about traveling on L.A.'s 'Ghetto Blue' -- the busiest and the deadliest light-rail line in the nation.
The Inclusionary Housing Policy Trend
Cities and counties throughout California are developing 'inclusionary zoning' programs. But do they work?
Hydrogen Highways
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to speed California drivers to a future in which hydrogen, instead of petroleum, will power their cars.
Planners Slam Schwarzenegger's Proposed Transportation Cuts
Analysts argue that the $3.4 billion loss will exacerbate Southern California's air quality, congestion and economic woes.
Should San Francisco Be As Dense As Calcutta?
Community groups are protesting higher densities called for in San Francisco's long-overdue Housing Element.
Linking Transportation And Housing Funding
California's new Business, Transportation and Housing Secretary, Sunne Wright McPeak, wants to link state transportation fuding with housing construction.
Wal-Mart Goes To Voters To Get Around Planning Commission
Tired of trying to get the approval of a city? Go directly to the voters instead.
Wal-Mart Tries End Run Around City Council
Wal-Mart is attempting to use the California intiative process to bypass planning regulations in Inglewood, CA.
Earthquake Prediction Months In Advance
A UCLA team has developed a methodology to predict earthquakes. The last two predictions have been correct.
Turbulent Civic Image Makeovers
Efforts to create new civic identities -- new logos and slogans -- are often highly controversial.
A Journalist's Experiment On Public Transit
A Southern California family tries to make due with one car and public transit. It's a love-hate relationship.
How Should San Francisco Grow?
Should San Francisco bend the city's height limit rules for a worthwhile project? If you're going to meddle in planning, writes columnist John King, meddle well.
Grand Plan, Small Step
Five teams make a short list for Los Angeles' high-profile and ambitious Grand Avenue makeover.
Affordable Housing Attracts University Faculty And Staff
Subsidised homes are a major draw for top-notch faculty and students at the new Cal State Channel Islands campus.
Urban Sprawl: Playing With Fire
Suburban development in wildland areas increases the risk of devastating forest fires.
How To Build A Better Planning Department
The San Francisco Chronicle offers the S.F. Planning Department advice on how to fix itself.
A Lunch Bet On Public Transit
Two transportation writers bet lunch on who can get to work faster. One drives, the other takes public transit.
Big Box Regulations Sweep Across California
Cities and counties of all sizes are adopting regulations to limit development of big box stores.
CarShare Program Partners With Housing Developers
City CarShare, a non-profit in San Francisco, has partnered with affordable housing developers to coordinate parking with housing.
Open-Air Movement: The Department Store Is Dead
The future of retail development is outdoors, and Southern California developer Rick Caruso has successfully pioneered the form.
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
