California
Bringing TOD To Silicon Valley
An unlikely group of partners are helping residents of Silicon Valley, CA see the value in transit-oriented development.
Where Celebrity And Planning Meet
Michael Jackson may have violated zoning rules on his Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, CA.
Compressed Work Schedules Increase Pollution
The four-day work schedule many government offices have adopted may be a nice perk, but it actually increases pollution.
Transit Plans Focus On Smart Growth
Plans for a BART extension are being evaluated by smart growth standards.
Planning 'A City Of Learning'
Architect John Galen Howard shaped the face of the Unviersity of California Berkeley campus.
Practical Environmentalism: Biostitutes?
Is Dennis Murphy the new face of the practical environmental movement, or a sellout to the development community?
Military Town To Tourist Destination
When the Marines return to Oceanside, CA, they may find that their military town has been converted to a tourist destination.
Journey-to-work Census Data Questioned
If Census conclusions about Southern California and New York data are wrong, what other conculsions might be incorrect?
The New Center Of Los Angeles -- The Grove
The Grove has taken jaded Los Angeles by storm. Is this the future of shopping malls?
Los Angeles' Invisible Architect
Welton Becket's mid-century civic designs are the city's latest retro treasures
National Trend Toward Edge Cities Continues
The newly-released journey-to-work Census data confirms a decades-long national trend toward 'edge cities.'
An Industrial Nightmare In San Francisco?
The SF Weekly details the story of how San Francisco planners, trying to save the city's dwindling industrial base, have damaged the city's economic future.
Housing Impact Fees Continue To Rise
Despite California's sluggish economy and high housing prices, impact fees continue to rise -- and it could lead to a voter revolt.
Innovative Ideas For The Suburban Landscape
The quintessential "Suburban Lawn" is slowly being replaced by other more innovative design ideas.
The Nation's Largest Growth Visioning Project
A new two-year visioning program will examine the demands of anticipated growth in the Southern California region over the next 25 years.
Report: Convert Carpool Lanes To Tolls
Converting the Bay Area's carpool lanes to toll lanes could generate more than $427 million a year for transportation projects and cut congestion.
Housing Demand Drives Sprawl
As the state tries to meet housing demand, suburban sprawl spreads across the California landscape.
California's Top Terror Targets
The California Attorney General lists the top 624 sites thought to be most attractive to terrorists.
Transit Villages Along L.A.'s New Gold Line
Several mixed-use real estate developments are being developed along Los Angeles-area passenger train routes -- encouraged by publicly funded programs.
San Diego's Twenty Year Quest For A New Airport
How will the new regional airport authority find and evaluate a site for San Diego's new international airport?
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 Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
