California
It's Not Sprawl...It's A New Town
Mountain House, CA, is "the newest new town of the new millennium."
Enhancing Sustainability Through Nature's Services
An innovative research project measures "nature's services" supporting approximately 50,000 residents in a dense urban Los Angeles neighborhood.
Criminal Investigation Into L.A. Housing Authority
The U.S. attorney's office initiates a criminal investigation into the finances of the Los Angeles Housing Authority.
Glendale's New Urban Village -- A Trend?
A new rezoning plan in downtown Glendale, CA, calls for building housing above neighborhood retail stores and restaurants.
California's Uneven Property Tax
The California property tax system puts an unfair burden on homeowners and new businesses.
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.
Making Sidewalks Accesible At What Cost?
After a four-year battle, the City of Sacramento reached a agreement on a lawsuit over sidewalk accessibility.
Is Renaming Of Major Streets A New Trend?
Los Angeles debates whether to change the name of a major street.
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.
An Insider's Perspective On Wal-Mart Wars
A San Francisco Chronicle columnist embeds herself in the war to keep Wal-Mart out.
Growth Vision: It's Not About Principles, It's About Control
Cities and counties tussle over who controls growth in Contra Costa.
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.
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.
Supply Chain Access
A logistics airport is being built in southern California to address the nation's import and export needs.
The New Sport: Urban Exploring
For the new breed of 'urban explorer', the thrill is finding history in abandoned buildings and underground tunnels.
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.
Study Urges County To Fight Sprawl
A study by the Greenbelt Alliance urges Contra Costa County, CA, to fight sprawl.
How To Fight Sprawl And Encourage Smart Growth
An analysis of sprawl in Contra Costa County, CA, and opportunities for smart growth.
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.
Californians Raise Roof Over New Housing
The two biggest developments in the West, just north of L.A., revive an enduring debate over growth.
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.
Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
