California
To Beautify L.A., Just Add Water And Stir Renewal
Los Angeles considers a waterfront plan for the L.A. River - a concrete sluice.
Housing Conversion In Downtown Los Angeles
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.
A Castle In Suburbia
Until recently, the Los Angeles suburb of Alhambra was distinct for having nothing unique. Until Phil Spector's castle was discovered.
Is California Changing Detroit?
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.
CA Supreme Court Rejects 19th Century Subdivision Map
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.
High School Teams Study Urban Planning
Fifteen hours ago, they thought a footprint came from a tennis shoe and now they are talking about density...
Base Redevelopment Avoids Voter-Approved Height Restriction
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.
Are New Urbanists Suburban Separatists?
Mixed use projects can revitalize a city, but not all cities see the light.
California's Budget: Opportunities Seized And Squandered
Fred Silva of the Public Policy Institute of California analyzes the impact of Governor Davis' proposed budget and looks at what lies ahead.
Testing The Broken Windows' System In L.A.
Hollywood Boulevard is ground zero in the new battle against crime and urban blight.
Defending Commuter Rail
The CEO of Southern California transit agency Metrolink offers his response to three fatal commuter rail vs. auto collisions within the last few weeks.
CA Coastal Commission: Appellate Ruling Not Fatal
Commissioner and gubernatorial appointee Cynthia McClain-Hill discusses the recent turmoil regarding the structure of the CA Coastal Commission.
LA Downtown Redevelopment Criticized As 'Tax-Grab'
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.
Air Rule Would Alter Development
California is considering dramatic new rules that would require developers to address air pollution impacts.
Housing In L.A.'s Commercial Corridors
A Los Angeles planner assesses a newly-passed ordinance promoting new housing in L.A.'s commercial corridors.
More Public Participation Needed For LAX Redevelopment
Los Angeles City Councilmember Cindy Miscikowski discusses the steps necessary to properly plan for the redevelopment of LAX.
E-Government And Planning Profiles
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).
What Makes People Care About The Environment?
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.
The Nation's Largest Growth Visioning Effort
Southern California kicks-off an innovative two year effort in growth visioning -- the nation's largest effort to date.
The Future Of California's Coastal Commission
A Constitutional defect raises other questions about California's Coastal Commission.
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
