California
Downtown Living Costs More But Is Worth It
Older neighborhoods near downtown Sacramento command a premium for their eclectic architecture and proximity to jobs and cultural attractions.
Religious Groups: Exempt From Zoning
Is RLUIPA, which bars government from enforcing zoning codes on religious organizations, being opened to widespread abuse?
Return Of The Smog
The worst pollution in five years has hit Los Angeles, causing the issue of its first Stage One smog alert since 1998. Experts blame SUVs and growth.
A New Breed Of Bus
A new rapid bus service in Northern California will cut travel time by 20% by making lots of incremental enhancements along the route.
Sacramento's Success: Creating A Vibrant Downtown
Downtown Sacramento, CA, has developed a healthy night life through coordination between developers, the City, and the Downtown Sacramento Partnership.
Reviving The Los Angeles River
The 58-mile, often dry, concrete-lined Los Angeles River is a far cry from New York's East River. But that is changing, albeit slowly.
Five Concepts To Modernize L.A.'s Airport
A just-released environmental report compares four alternatives for updating LAX -- the world's fifth-busiest airport.
Big-box Imitating Art
The use of public art fees to mitigate the look of big-box buildings is one solution being used in North Hollywood, CA.
Preserving Farmland While Accomodating Growth
Rural Yolo County, CA has found a balance between urban growth and farmland preservation.
Rebirth Of Downtown Los Angeles
A critial mass or residents is achieving what past revitalization efforts haven't: a 24x7 downtown in Los Angeles
Coastal Dilemma
The California Coastal Commission is caught between environmental activists and a persistent landowner on issuing a permit in an environmentally-sensitive area.
D-Day In Malibu: A Battle For The Beach
Public vs. private beachfronts create conflicts among environmentalists, homeowners, and beachgoers.
Silicon Valley Growth Stunted By State Fiscal Policy
Metro Investment Report interviews the Chair of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, Keith Kennedy, on the need for fiscal reforms to help generate growth in the Valley.
Concerns Grow With Indian Casinos
In only a few years, Indian tribes in California have developed Vegas-style casinos across much of the state.
Are Neighborhood Councils Improving Governance?
The Planning Report interviews the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to assess the success of neighborhood councils on governance.
Los Angeles Blacks Roiled Over Renaming Storied Street
Residents of Crenshaw Blvd. say that city hall's proposal disrespects the culture embodied by the road and its name.
A Bohemian Student Enclave: A Trailer Park
Eighty trailers serve as "a bastion of individuality and creativity" on a corner of the UC Irvine campus. They are scheduled for demolition.
The Real Cost Of Walmart's Discounts
Why have nearly 200 communities fought to keep big-box stores out?
What Are Cities Doing About Segways?
Rather than ban the two-wheeled battery-operated vehicles, some cities are coming up with compromises.
Comparing Affordable Housing In Six U.S. Cities
This report examines the housing production expenditures of major U.S.cities, including Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Jose, Chicago,and Phoenix.
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.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
