California

Hollywood Boulevard is ground zero in the new battle against crime and urban blight.

February 3, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

The CEO of Southern California transit agency Metrolink offers his response to three fatal commuter rail vs. auto collisions within the last few weeks.

February 2, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Commissioner and gubernatorial appointee Cynthia McClain-Hill discusses the recent turmoil regarding the structure of the CA Coastal Commission.

January 31, 2003 - The Planning Report

USC Law Professor and former chair of the city and county planning commissions, George Lefcoe, argues against the use of tax-increment financing for LA's Staples Center development.

January 31, 2003 - The Planning Report

California is considering dramatic new rules that would require developers to address air pollution impacts.

January 31, 2003 - The Record

A Los Angeles planner assesses a newly-passed ordinance promoting new housing in L.A.'s commercial corridors.

January 30, 2003 - The Planning Report

Los Angeles City Councilmember Cindy Miscikowski discusses the steps necessary to properly plan for the redevelopment of LAX.

January 30, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

From time to time, a new technology emerges that truly empowers citizens. In the case of urban planning, it is a new tool called Neighborhood Knowledge California (NKCA).

January 30, 2003 - American Planning Association

Why do some people care about environment? NPR host Tavis Smiley talks to John Quigley, the activist who tried to save an ancient oak, and actress Rene Russo about the environment.

January 29, 2003 - National Public Radio

Southern California kicks-off an innovative two year effort in growth visioning -- the nation's largest effort to date.

January 29, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

A Constitutional defect raises other questions about California's Coastal Commission.

January 29, 2003 - California Planning and Development Report

Pretty Place, ugly politics: Nevada County is home to some of the ugliest political discourse imaginable, pitting Smart Growth proponents against a well-funded growth lobby.

January 29, 2003 - YubaNet

The City of Irvine, CA plans to auction the 4,700 acre former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station to developers, generating funds and land for a park.

January 28, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Former Calfiornia Assembly Speaker Robert Hertzberg discusses next steps for saving the Imperial water deal.

January 27, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

The Los Angeles Times profiles Martha Welborne, an architect and champion of L.A.'s highly-successful Rapid Bus.

January 27, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Jerry Scharlin, the outgoing administrator of Los Angeles' redevelopment agency, reflects on the agency and problems with redevelopment.

January 27, 2003 - The Planning Report

A proposal to use giant rubber dams in L.A.'s river would create a new artificial lake in Downtown Los Angeles.

January 26, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

California's Coastal Commission -- which has survived 30 years of wrath from land developers -- faces an uncertain future.

January 24, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

If property values increase for land adjacent to mass transit, is this a compelling argument for residents to support transit?

January 24, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

The Orange County, CA Planning Department will lay off 39 employees this month because financial troubles have swamped the agency.

January 23, 2003 - California Planning and Development Report