California
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.
Desktop Environmentalist's Eye In The Sky
A digital camera, a helicopter, and the Internet combine to create an unprecendented snapshot of California's coastline.
Pro-Growth Forces Win Most California Ballot Measures
It's a mixed bag, but slow-growthers lose in some surprising places, while a high-profile property rights measures loses.
'Edge' City's Growth Catches Planners By Surprise
Driven by a demand for office space, skyscrapers change Costa Mesa's skyline.
Taking Historic Preservation Seriously
Following the loss of a famous Richard Neutra modernist home to demolition, this Coachella Valley town takes preservation seriously.
Indian Casinos, Land Use, And Corruption
California has become the hot spot a tribal dispute over land use, gaming and corruption.
Los Angeles Secession Fails
Los Angeles residents overwhelmingly vote to keep the nation's second-largest city intact.
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.
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
