California

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.

February 18, 2003 - The Guardian Unlimited

Garden Grove, one of the most cash-strapped cities in Orange County, CA, plans to cash in on its proximity to Disneyland.

February 18, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Indian gaming is quietly transforming California into the world's gambling mecca -- and no one seems to mind.

February 16, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

California's law designed largely to address California's undersupply of housing is doing little to boost the number of new homes being built,

February 16, 2003 - Public Policy Institute of California

Oxnard, CA: 700 acres of abandoned gravel-mining pits and a failed commercial project to be transformed into a model economically viable, livable community.

February 13, 2003 - ArchNewsNow.com

Six Bay Area agencies plan for the future.

February 12, 2003 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Different reactions to Southern California's two largest developments demonstrate that geography is destiny.

February 11, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

The agricultural sector will provide a key resource for continuing urban prosperity, write William Fulton and Paul Shigley.

February 10, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles considers a waterfront plan for the L.A. River - a concrete sluice.

February 10, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

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.

February 9, 2003 - Los Angeles Conservancy

Until recently, the Los Angeles suburb of Alhambra was distinct for having nothing unique. Until Phil Spector's castle was discovered.

February 8, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

February 7, 2003 - California Legislative Analyst's Office

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.

February 7, 2003 - California Planning and Development Report

Fifteen hours ago, they thought a footprint came from a tennis shoe and now they are talking about density...

February 6, 2003 - The Oakland Tribune

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.

February 5, 2003 - California Planning and Development Report

Mixed use projects can revitalize a city, but not all cities see the light.

February 3, 2003 - KCRW

Fred Silva of the Public Policy Institute of California analyzes the impact of Governor Davis' proposed budget and looks at what lies ahead.

February 3, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

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