California
It's Aquatic. It's Epic. But Is It Real Art?
A proposal to build a landmark piece of sculpture sparks a debate over artistic taste and the city's identity.
$81 Billion Sought For Roads, Rails
Regional planners in Southern California are unveiling a plan to raise $81 billion for new freeway and transit projects over the next 30 years.
Does Suburbia Deserve A Warning Label?
Is the smart growth movement confusing the cultural impacts of convenience with the impacts of sprawl, wonders columnist John King.
Gray Davis Celebrates Ahmanson Ranch Preservation
California Gov. Gray Davis and supporters gather at the Ahmanson site to celebrate its preservation and tout his record.
$275 Million Public Land Purchase Lesson For Developers
A California agency votes to spend $275 million to keep Ahmanson Ranch and Ballona Wetlands public.
Brownfields: Bigger Is Better
When it comes to environmental remediation for brownfield sites, bigger is actually better.
The Bay Area's Booms And Busts
Though long-term market fundamentals in the Bay Area are strong despite the current downturn, the region faces a number of challenges that could constrain growth.
A Trail To Disaster?
The intrusion of large numbers of pedestrians and non-motorized human traffic in wildlife habitat is a recipe for disaster.
Environmental Impacts Of The California Recall
While the recall has directed the media's attention to the state budget and the governor's attempt to manage it, Governor Davis' significant environmental record has been virtually ignored.
Hiking California's 'Public' Coastline
A band of amateur hikers attempts to hike the entire length of the 'public' California Coastline. The coastline is still far from public, however.
150 Evacuated After L.A. Freeway Accident
Diesel-truck filled with 9,000 gallons of gasoline explodes on freeway, forcing the evacuation of 150 residents and killing the driver.
Regional Governance Key In A Globalized Economy
As metropolitan regions become the dominant loci of economic activity, developing coherent regional strategies for dealing with growth, transportation and housing is imperative.
Airlines Weigh In On Airport Planning
Executive Director of the Los Angles Airlines Airport Affairs Committee responds to Mayor Jim Hahn's proposed LAX Master Plan.
Los Angeles Suffers Worst Smog In Six Years
After years of alleged improvements, Los Angelenos are breathing the most polluted air in six years.
End Of The Line For Ahmanson Ranch Development
A 17-year battle between developers and environmentalists comes to an end as 2,800-acre Ahmanson Ranch is sold to the state for $150 million.
Palo Alto Conducts Fiber-optic Cost-Benefit Analysis
Can and should Palo Alto, CA wire the city with Fiber-optic cable to compete with commercial services?
Why Bother With The General Plan?
Why bother with the silly (and unfunded) mandate to update Sacramento's General Plan, which is roundly ignored by everyone, asks Mark Dempsey.
Santa Clarita Planning Director Steps Down
Santa Clarita, CA planning director Jeff Lambert steps down to start his own business.
Schwarzenegger's Hydrogen-powered Hummer
Schwarzenegger defends his Hummer and says if elected, he'll convert it to run on hydrogen.
Environmental Terrorists Strike Again
Six homes in San Diego, CA are torched by members of the Earth Liberation Front, who leave the message, "development equals destruction."
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
