California

California's Brownfields Policy

The only thing more difficult than developing a brownfield site inCalifornia is getting disparate groups to agree on a brownfields policy.

November 30, 2001 - California Planning and Development Report

Resurrection Of A California Marsh

This article details the process by which Sam Sebastiani, an owner of a California vineyard, created wetlands on his property.

November 29, 2001 - Sierra Club

Sixteen California Environmental Awards

Sixteen individuals and companies were recognized for protecting the environment while promoting economic development.

November 29, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Urban Pioneers: Living Above The Store

Mixed-use urban projects present some problems for residents. But designers are taking steps to prevent them.

November 28, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Developing L.A.'s Urban Core

The Planning Report interviews two of the most prominent developers shaping Los Angeles' urban core.

November 28, 2001 - The Planning Report

Los Angeles Renews Urban Core

Developers plan to bring residents back to Los Angeles' downtown.

November 28, 2001 - The New York Times

Bay Area Bids For 2012 Olympics With Green Promises

Even though the Bay Area's bid for the 2012 Olympics may be the most environmetally-sensitive in history, residents are concerned about traffic and other issues.

November 27, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Building Neighborhoods In Los Angeles

The Planning Report explores how to make Los Angeles' neighborhoods safe and weave together the cultural fabric of Los Angeles.

November 27, 2001 - The Planning Report

Toll Roads In So. CA Hold Drivers Hostage

A noncompete clause says that Caltrans cannot build or improve roads if it would reduce customers on pay-as-you-go roads.

November 27, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Thomas Kinkade's Paintings Come To Life

It's called Village Streets, and the community is located in Northern CA. Some are in awe. Others say it's awful.

November 27, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

So. CA Counties That Want To Grow

Ninety new buildings every day, seven days a week, bring new problems to San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

November 26, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

California's Smart Growth Agenda

Director of the California Office of Planning and Research discusses how meaningful land use reform will prevail.

November 26, 2001 - The Planning Report

Bay Area Efforts To Reduce Smog Get Poor Grade

A Sierra Club reportgave the Bay Area a C-minus grade for its efforts to reducesmog through public transit spending. The report found thatresidents of the nine-county Bay Area created as muchpollution per person as did residents of perennially smo

November 21, 2001 - San Jose Mercury News

California Report: Survey On California Land Use Released

The Public Policy Institute of California has released results of a survey on public perceptions and policy preferences related to land use and development.

November 20, 2001 - Public Policy Institute of California

State Panel Approves Bolsa Chica Restoration Plan

The California Coastal Commission approved a $100 million restoration plan for the Bolsa Chica wetlands in Southern California.

November 20, 2001 - Orange County Register

San Jose Achieves Ambitious Recycling Goal

San Jose has become California's only large city to achieve a tough 10-year recycling goal of diverting half its trash from landfills.

November 20, 2001 - San Jose Mercury News

Urban Living: The New Hot Trend?

More and more people are attracted to the urban lifestyle they see advertised on MTV, giving mixed use developments a much needed boost.

November 20, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

A California Bullet Train?

A "Baby Bullet" train from San Francisco to San Jose may be the beginning for California's $25 billion high-speed rail system.

November 20, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Why S.F.'s Homeless Problem Won't Go Away

San Francisco spends $200 million a year to deal with homelessness. Yet the problem persists. Why?

November 20, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

California High-Speed Rail Planners Rule Out MagLev

California High-Speed Rail Authority board chooses conventional rail.

November 17, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

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.

Associate/Senior Planner

Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

Senior Planner

Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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.