California

California's Uneven Property Tax

The California property tax system puts an unfair burden on homeowners and new businesses.

June 30, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

A 'Safety Valve' For The Affordable Housing Crisis

In search of relief from San Diego's affordable housing crisi, U.S. residents are looking at housing options in northern Mexico.

June 30, 2003 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Making Sidewalks Accesible At What Cost?

After a four-year battle, the City of Sacramento reached a agreement on a lawsuit over sidewalk accessibility.

June 28, 2003 - The Sacramento Bee

Is Renaming Of Major Streets A New Trend?

Los Angeles debates whether to change the name of a major street.

June 28, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Struggles To Reclaim Its Lost River

The neglected Los Angeles River, which runs through the city, could be a logical place to begin renewing the city center.

June 27, 2003 - The Next American City

An Insider's Perspective On Wal-Mart Wars

A San Francisco Chronicle columnist embeds herself in the war to keep Wal-Mart out.

June 27, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Growth Vision: It's Not About Principles, It's About Control

Cities and counties tussle over who controls growth in Contra Costa.

June 26, 2003 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Wal-Mart's Infill Strategy?

Wal-Mart builds a 3-story store inside a vacant department store at an enclosed mall in a dense Los Angeles neighborhood.

June 25, 2003 - National Real Estate Investor

The Anti-Tax, Smart Growth Connection

It would be ironic if anti-tax conservatives were in fact unknowingly creating strong incentives for smart growth. This may be what's happening in California.

June 24, 2003 - The Sacramento Bee

Supply Chain Access

A logistics airport is being built in southern California to address the nation's import and export needs.

June 24, 2003 - Urban Land Magazine

The New Sport: Urban Exploring

For the new breed of 'urban explorer', the thrill is finding history in abandoned buildings and underground tunnels.

June 24, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Home Prices Soar In Southern California

Median value hits a new record in Ventura County. Biggest gains are seen in north Thousand Oaks, while Oak Park loses ground.

June 23, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Study Urges County To Fight Sprawl

A study by the Greenbelt Alliance urges Contra Costa County, CA, to fight sprawl.

June 20, 2003 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

How To Fight Sprawl And Encourage Smart Growth

An analysis of sprawl in Contra Costa County, CA, and opportunities for smart growth.

June 20, 2003 - Greenbelt Alliance

County To Approve $1 Billion Land Deal

Despite threats of lawsuits, Riverside County, CA is poised to adopt a $1-billion conservation plan that will govern growth for the next 75 years.

June 18, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Californians Raise Roof Over New Housing

The two biggest developments in the West, just north of L.A., revive an enduring debate over growth.

June 17, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Elusive Airport-Subway Link

Planners have been trying to link San Francisco's BART to San Francisco International Airport since 1956. Now it may finally happen.

June 17, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Low-Income Housing Projects Get A New Look

Low-income housing developers discover that good design makes good neighbors.

June 16, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Final Build-out Of Orange County Is Underway

Orange County is leading the way for Los Angeles and the region.

June 16, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Airport-Transit Link's Thirty-Year Odyssey

After thirty years, BART finally reaches the San Francisco International Airport.

June 16, 2003 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.