California
Will local governments ever control Wal-Mart?
On Tuesday, Contra Costa County, California voters chose between 'consumer choice' and 'local control.'
Stormwater As A Resource
A controversial development uses a freshwater wetlands system to treat stormwater and urban runoff from a 1,000-acre watershed in southern California.
California's Immigrants Showing New Trends
A new report from the University of Southern California highlights important shifts in the welfare of new and established immigrants.
Debates About Wal-Mart Supercenters in California Rage On
The big-box retailer still can't crack the California market.
Jetson's Style Transport Coming to Santa Cruz, California
Hugely popular demonstration vehicles could be running in this beach town in less than one year.
Ventura City Manager Discusses Value Of Smart Growth
Newly-appointed city manager of Ventura, CA, Rick Cole addresses the challenges ahead for smart growth in a traditionally anti-growth environment.
Can You Own Too Many Cars?
The liberal city of Berkeley considers becoming the first city to tax people who own three cars.
A New Trend Transforming Strip Malls
With developable land in Southern California's urban core at a premium, underperforming strip malls are becoming a popular target for mixed use development.
Schwarzenegger Proposes Hydrogen Highway
The Governor's top environmental aide unveiled California's plan to build hydrogen stations every 20 miles along major highways by 2010.
Dangerous Pig Encounters Galvanize Community, Calif. DOT Responds
A rash of gruesome highway accidents has prompted the California Department of Transportation to approve one-of-a-kind "pig crossings."
Noxious Air: Challenges Facing the Los Angeles Ports
An eight-part series addressesing the history and challenges facing a major source of air pollution in the L.A. Basin: the twin ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
Glaring Concern Over Disney Concert Hall
New Los Angeles landmark is causing neighbors' temperatures to rise--literally.
Should Wal-Mart Supercenters Be 'Banned' in Los Angeles?
Writer questions efficacy of potential wholesale ban on Wal-Mart 'supercenters' by the Los Angeles City Council.
Does Gentrification Preclude Diversity?
The seventh-largest US city typifies 'new urbanism' and growth. But some fret about squeezing out the poor.
Smart Growth Advocate Selected As Ventura City Manager
Beachfront town selects Rick Cole, former mayor of Pasadena and current city manager of Asuza, California.
A Fee For Owning Three Or More Cars?
The City of Berkeley, CA, is re-considering charging a fee to residents who own three or more cars.
National Immigration Patterns Changing
For the first time in 30 years, California is attracting a smaller share of new immigrants.
Train And Building On Collision Course
Condominium tower could derail plans for new Transbay Terminal.
18 Miles Of California Coast For Sale
The Hearst family is interested in selling most of the 18 California coastal miles of land the family has held since 1865.
Race, Schools, And Sprawl
Eliminating bias against urban schools may be the key to accomplishing Smart Growth.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
