California
Another Urban Village In Southern CA
North Hollywood, CA, will have a housing and retail complex next to its subway station. This is a revitalization attempt.
Californians Favor Development Control
Survey shows California residents prefer more development control, and would vote for new initiatives.
Profile Of L.A.'s New Transit Boss
Roger Snoble, 56, the new chief executive of L.A.'s Metrpolitan Transportation Authority, is committed to high-tech.
Growth Slowdown Forecast For San Diego County
The San Diego Association of Governments has forecast a growth slowdown in San Diego County, CA, but warned that the county still faces a housing crisis.
Roads Too L O N G In The Planning
With transportation projects on hold--some from the 1960s--the Governor says that the review process must be streamlined.
Caltrain To Plan Construction For Bay Area 'Baby Bullet'
Caltrain is working on an overhaul plan and construction schedule for a high-speed train service between San Jose and San Francisco.
California Governor Says Speed Up Enviromental Reviews
A $1.8-billion transportation project backlog has prompted Gov. Gray Davis to order state officials to speed up the environmental review process that often keeps freeway and transit projects on hold for years.
A City In A Box
Despite Sony's best efforts careful packaging is replacement for real urban life.
Community Fighting 'Mansionization'
Planners in Encinitas, CA are working to make sweeping changes to building codes that would significantly reduce the size of new homes.
Southern CA: Historic Bungalows To Condos
Preservationists praise a plan to convert historic but troubled bungalows into into condos.
Voters In 20 States Approve Open Space Measures
In a slowing economy, a majority of voters in 20 states agreed to taxes and bonds to preserve open space, creating $1.15 billion in new funding for land conservation.
Bringing Hollywood Back To Hollywood
The Academy Awards will now return to Hollywood, CA. The revitalization project at Hollywood and Highland is open.
In Bay Area, No Development Is Sacred
In the bay area, environmentalists are lining up to do battle with new schools and religious facilities.
San Jose: Leader In Emergency Planning
The central California city is regarded as the nation's leader in planning for emergencies.
California Off-Year Elections Are A Mixed Bag
Slow-Growthers win 6 of 9 ballot measures in California.
San Jose Redevelopment Viable Despite Slow Economy
Experts say San Jose's redevelopment is still viable in a slow economy because it incorporates New Urbanism concepts.
Bay Area Commuters Avoid Bridges, Crowd Into Trains
Bay Area commuters are avoiding bridges due to concern over possible terrorist attacks. They are opting for trains and ferries instead.
Ten Tips For Revising Your General Plan
The community development director for the City of Saratoga, California offers ten things to remember when revising the general plan.
Many Eyes Watch New California HCD Program
A new state housing program is intended to encourage home construction in areas with high concentrations of jobs.
California Bay Area Smog Reduction Plan
The Bay Area's smog reduction plan is approved by the California Air Resourced Board, but with provisions.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
