California
Sacrifice The Oak For Los Angeles Growth
Columnist Steve Lopez takes a humorous look at a 400-year old oak tree standing in the way of a subdivision in the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Clarita.
CA Lawmaker Vows To Reform Housing Element Law
A proposed bill woudl put teeth in the state's housing element law by fining local governments that refuse to plan for new housing.
How Do You Pay For A City Of Villages?
For San Diego's 'City of Villages' concept, dollars, not density, are the real obstacle.
Segway Runs Into Opposition At City Hall
The Segway Human Transporter, the much-hyped, high-tech scooter billed as the future of transportation runs into opposition in San Francisco.
San Mateo County Wins EPA Smart Growth Award
San Mateo policy is one of four winners of EPA's first National Award for Smart Growth Achievement.
Hummer H2: A Mammoth Even Among SUVs
The H2, the newest model of the massive military Hummer is a surprise hit at $50,000, outselling SUVs from BMW, Cadillac, Lincoln and Lexus.
City Admonished For Sprawl Tendencies
The California city of Vacaville is admonished to curb its sprawling ways; planners told to embrace smart growth.
Californians Prefer Suburbia, Drive Alone, And Like Their Commute
A land use survey reports that Californians prefer to live in single-family detached houses, drive alone to work, and -- contrary to popular belief -- are pleased with their commute.
The Transit Nerds
A transit advocacy group -- affectionately known as the 'transit nerds' -- are making themselves heard, and changing transit policy.
Smart Growth Case Study
This in-depth article examines sprawl in Riverside County, CA, as well as the accompanying negativeeffects.
America's Rural Breadbasket: California's Central Coast
California is home to the greatest, and least well-known garden in the world. The 400-mile-long Central Valley supplies fully one-quarter of the food America eats.
The Epicenter Of Ballot-box Planning
Ventura County, California,remains the epicenter of the world of ballot-box planning.
Revival Of Sears Catalog 'Kit' Homes
Sears Catalog "kit homes", sold from 1908 to 1940 for less than $2,000, including delivery, are now experiencing a surprising revival as history meets architecture.
New Urbanism Pioneer To Lead Charrette
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, founder of the Congress for New Urbanism, will lead a charrette in San Jose, CA.
Multimodal Transit Center Plans Include Maglev
Plans to build a multimodal transit center in Anaheim, CA, are back on track. The center will include bus and rail stations and a cultural center.
California's Endless Growth War Now Gives Growth A Chance
California voters are resisting the slow-growth tendencies they championed in the 1970s and '80s.
When The Best Public Space Is Privately-owned
Does single ownership mean better planning for downtown San Jose Santana Row?
Living At The Mall In Downtown San Jose
Is Santana Row a "European style neighborhood" as its developer proclaims, a shopping mall with a wider than usual range of uses, or the next set for the Truman Show?
Fresno Voters Reject Road Tax
Fresno, California--home of the 3rd worst air in nation--rejects Measure C, a controversial 1/2 sales tax measure which would have been used primarily for road projects.
Downtown Los Angeles' Exciting Comeback
with new downtown apartments and striking new public buildings, downtown Los Angeles is buzzing with architectural excitement and urban energy.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
