California
Affordable Housing Or Resort?
New low-income housing projects in Los Angeles resemble resorts more than affordable housing.
Creating A 'Real' Place In Azusa, CA
How does a community developing a distinct identity and sense of place for itself?
Housing Advocates Sue California Cities For Affordable Housing
Is affordable housing by lawsuit the next trend for California cities?
Competing For Habitat Management
The Western Riverside Council of Governments is selected for additional responsibilities -- habitat planning.
California's Gold Coast Is Losing Its Middle Class
Are the middle class being drive out of entire cities along California's Coast? The median cost of a home is $825,000.
CA Redevelopment Agencies Brace For Severe Budget Cuts
The California Redevelopment Association's John Shirey discusses the dire immediate future facing the state's redevelopment agencies.
Green Power Broker Explains Urban Park Fundamentals
The Planning Report talks to Joe Edmiston of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy about the challenges and pitfalls of developing parks in urban Los Angeles.
Innovative Project Provides Housing For Farm Workers
Innovative project links housing quality with farm worker health.
The Decimated Aviation Industry And Airport Planning
LAX chief Lydia Kennard discusses the impact of recent economic woes in the aviation industry on airport planning and the recent performance of LAX.
A New Focus On Roundabouts
The increasing use of roundabouts are part of a nationwide trend toward traffic calming.
An Insider's Look At Bechtel
After months of pounding by the media for cost overruns and its contract to rebuild Iraq, construction giant Bechtel is warmly profiled by the L.A. Times.
Booming Housing, But No Planning
With 300 miles of dirt road and a booming housing market, Riverside County, CA is like the old west for developers.
The Unlikely Journey Of A Future Planner
The Los Angeles Times chronicles the story of a UC Berkeley honors student who spent a semester sleeping in parks.
Transit Benefits: False Advertising?
Wendell Cox calls for truth in advertising when government makes claims about transit.
Ordinances Target Grocery Stores In Wal-Marts
A new ordinance in Contra Costa, CA will restrict full-service grocery stores in super-stores.
Social Policy Versus Good Development
A successful developer that has helped breath life into the downtown Los Angeles housing market is strongly opposed to affordable housing requirements.
Good Architecture Doesn't Mean Good Urban Design
John King looks at SoMa's 'half-baked' masterpiece of design.
Freeway Expansion Analysis And Budget Impacts On Transit
Drafting and implementing solutions to the region's transportation needs is becoming increasingly difficult.
Sierra Club Promotes Growth Zones And Affordable Housing
Bill Allayaud, California State Legislative Director for the Sierra Club, discusses aggressive legislation to promote growth zones.
But Does It Say L.A.?
L.A. hopes Frank Gehry's metal swoops and swirls will give it its own icon - à la Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower.
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 Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
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
