California
Driverless Buses?
Using magnets and sensors, the PATH consortium will present a demonstration of the driverless bus next month.
After 25 Years Of Delay -- Malibu's Coastal Land Use Plan
The California Coastal Commission is set to adopt a coastal land use plan that the 27-mile-long ritzy seaside community has avoided for a quarter century.
Cold War Contaminant Found In U.S. Drinking Water
Efforts are underway to fight a water pollutant from the Cold War has been found in drinking water across the country.
Voters, Elected Officials Differ On Growth Management Tools
Voters and elected officials prefer different types of growth managementstrategies.
Can Religious Buildings Unite Sprawling Cities?
Sparked by a new Los Angeles Cathedral, religious architecture is expanding across racial and religious lines. Can this infrastructure unite sprawling cities?
Developing L.A.'s Prime Residential Site
Catellus Development faces another uphill batter to build housing on one of Los Angeles' prime residential sites, directly above Playa Vista.
L.A.-Bakersfield Megalopolis Or Sprawl?
Three new massive developments -- one of which would be the largest housing project in L.A. County's history -- along the windswept Grapevine would link Los Angeles and Bakersfield.
Los Angeles Breakup Now Seems Unlikely
With just two months to the election, the secession movement hasn't been able to develop a credible revolutionary zeal.
Dogs Banned From State Beaches
State parks ban dogs and kite-flying at many San Mateo County beaches to protect plover habitat.
Proposed LAX Master Plan Sacrifices Regional Economic Growth
Former LA Airport Commission President Dan Garcia discusses the current $9.6 billion airport modernization proposal.
Native American Veto Rights On Development
Native Americans are pushing for veto powers over development projects in California that impact historically-significant sites.
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.
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.
Architects Seek Permanence Of Los Angeles
Architecture critic Leon Whiteson discusses the relationship between Los Angeles and its avant-garde architects.
A Governor's Race Silent On Growth
Don't count on a debate about growth during this year's California race for governor.
Measuring Quality Of Life
The Economist examines the economic and quality-of-life impacts of the dot-com boom on California's Bay Area.
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.
LAX's Proposed $10 Billion Modernization Plan
Former president of the LAX Airport Commission expresses "grave reservations" about Los Angeles Mayor Hahn's plan.
CA Developers To Bear Runoff Costs
New clean water requirements to treat runoff will is expected to cost developers $300 million in Northern California.
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.
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
