California

San Jose's $2.1 Billion Affordable Housing Plan

San Jose's Mayor proposes California's largest program for a region where rapidly risng housing costs are forcing many middle-income families to leave.

September 6, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Green Line Between Cities To Prevent Sprawl

An agreement between two California cities would establish a permanent green line of prime farmland preserve between the cities.

September 6, 2002 - The Sacramento Bee

Architects Seek Permanence Of Los Angeles

Architecture critic Leon Whiteson discusses the relationship between Los Angeles and its avant-garde architects.

September 5, 2002 - The Planning Report

A Governor's Race Silent On Growth

Don't count on a debate about growth during this year's California race for governor.

September 5, 2002 - California Planning and Development Report

Measuring Quality Of Life

The Economist examines the economic and quality-of-life impacts of the dot-com boom on California's Bay Area.

September 3, 2002 - The Economist

Profile Of An Eclectic Developer

Michael Harrah is credited with the urban renewal of downtown Santa Ana, CA -- becoming a millionaire in the process. He's also a stunt-pilot.

September 3, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

LAX's Proposed $10 Billion Modernization Plan

Former president of the LAX Airport Commission expresses "grave reservations" about Los Angeles Mayor Hahn's plan.

September 3, 2002 - The Metro Investment Report

CA Developers To Bear Runoff Costs

New clean water requirements to treat runoff will is expected to cost developers $300 million in Northern California.

September 2, 2002 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

San Francisco Presidio's 30-year Plan Released

Ending a contentious two-year planning process, the federal agency that oversees the Presidio has adopted a 30-year master plan.

August 30, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

CityLink: A Model For Rebuilding Inner Cities

An interview with CityLink Investment Corporation's CEO William Jones in which he discusses how the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego is being transformed and revitalized.

August 30, 2002 - The Planning Report

Getting Green Out Of Brownfields

California's Bay Area has been successful in returning brownfields to productive use.

August 30, 2002 - The Oakland Tribune

Home Owners/Developers Overturn School Facilities Fee Assessment

An interview discussing the recent Superior Court decision claiming that LAUSD failed to meet lawful requirements in applying Alternative School Facilities Fees.

August 29, 2002 - The Planning Report

California Abandons Growth Legislation

California's legislative attempt to focus growth through legislation is abandoned.

August 29, 2002 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Infrastructure Fee Shortfall Plagues Modesto's Village

An infrastructure fee shortfall for an 1,840-acre project in a Central California Valley city could reach into the tens of millions of dollars.

August 28, 2002 - California Planning and Development Report

Trading Off Housing For 'Big-Box' Development

A former city manager and current real estate developer discusses the development trade-offs California cities face stemming from Prop. 13.

August 28, 2002 - The Planning Report

Sacramento Takes On Snout Houses

Sacramento planners, aiming for "neighborly city streets" propose limiting houses with protruding garages.

August 26, 2002 - The Sacramento Bee

The Tale Of Two Oakland Communities

The San Francisco Chronicle examines the challenges facing two communities in Oakland, CA as they try to improve.

August 26, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

L.A.'s 'Bicycle Freeway'

Despite challenges, a bikeway along the Los Angeles river across the entire City of Los Angeles, might actually happen.

August 26, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

The Divine Developer

Cardinal Roger Mahoney discusses the design and planning behind the most expensive Catholic Cathedral in the U.S.

August 25, 2002 - Downtown News

Builders Scream Foul

The National Association of Home Builders says planners are overreaching in their interpretation.

August 24, 2002 - Inman News

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.

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New York City School Construction Authority

Building Inspector

Village of Glen Ellyn

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Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.