California
Mansionization: A National Problem
Sam Hall Kaplan examines how one of the first communities in the nation to be afflicted with mansionization has fared.
Affordable Housing Or Economic Development?
What type of affordable housing -- if any -- should be built in a part of the city known for its housing shortage?
Southern California Rates Traffic Worst Regional Problem
Could Southern California's love affair with the auto be fading? More people say they want their tax dollars spent on public transit.
The End Of The City
The Guardian reviews Mike Davis' new book: Dead Cities: A Natural History. The end of the city is not a case of if, but when.
Economic Development Based On Disney
Garden Grove, one of the most cash-strapped cities in Orange County, CA, plans to cash in on its proximity to Disneyland.
The Country's New Gambling Mecca
Indian gaming is quietly transforming California into the world's gambling mecca -- and no one seems to mind.
California Housing Law Ineffective
California's law designed largely to address California's undersupply of housing is doing little to boost the number of new homes being built,
Good Urbanism: RiverPark Master Plan
Oxnard, CA: 700 acres of abandoned gravel-mining pits and a failed commercial project to be transformed into a model economically viable, livable community.
Compact For A Sustainable Bay Area
Six Bay Area agencies plan for the future.
Southern California: Geography Is Destiny
Different reactions to Southern California's two largest developments demonstrate that geography is destiny.
California's Future Is In The Politics Of Water
The agricultural sector will provide a key resource for continuing urban prosperity, write William Fulton and Paul Shigley.
To Beautify L.A., Just Add Water And Stir Renewal
Los Angeles considers a waterfront plan for the L.A. River - a concrete sluice.
Housing Conversion In Downtown Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Conservancy finds 4,255 housing units are being developed in downtown's older and historic buildings, in at least 35 separate projects.
A Castle In Suburbia
Until recently, the Los Angeles suburb of Alhambra was distinct for having nothing unique. Until Phil Spector's castle was discovered.
Is California Changing Detroit?
California's clean-air effort launched a quest for technology that is finally poised to offer a clean-air cars that use little or no gas.
CA Supreme Court Rejects 19th Century Subdivision Map
The California Supreme Court has sided squarely with planners in a ruling on the status of parcel maps recorded prior to the first state subdivision law.
High School Teams Study Urban Planning
Fifteen hours ago, they thought a footprint came from a tennis shoe and now they are talking about density...
Base Redevelopment Avoids Voter-Approved Height Restriction
A voter-approved height limitation initiative does not apply to redeveloped land that was part of a military base, the Fourth District Court of Appeal has ruled.
Are New Urbanists Suburban Separatists?
Mixed use projects can revitalize a city, but not all cities see the light.
California's Budget: Opportunities Seized And Squandered
Fred Silva of the Public Policy Institute of California analyzes the impact of Governor Davis' proposed budget and looks at what lies ahead.
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
