California
Burying Sewage Below L.A. Harbor
They don't want anymore treated sludge in outlying counties. So now the proposal is to bury it under Terminal Island.
Saving Old Trees By Regulating Logging On Private Land
Old-growth trees on private land in California are vulnerable to logging. Will a 2002 ballot measure regulate logging on private land?
County To Buy Coastal Land To Prevent Development
San Mateo County, CA, plans to purchase 49 acres of coastal land for recreational use.
The Village: A Thomas Kinkade Community?
Fans of the most popular living artist, Thomas Kinkade, can now buy homes in a Vallejo suburb modeled after his art.
UCLA's New Real Estate School
The CEO of Arden Realty Inc. donates $5 million to create a real estate school at UCLA's Anderson business school.
Los Angeles' Downtown Development Dilemma
Developers complain that lenders are reluctant to invest in downtown urban residential development in Los Angeles, CA. Lenders are concerned about the risk of investing in such projects.
California Governor Seeks To Protect Old-Growth Forests
Gov. Gray Davis unveiled a plan to close a loophole in the protection of old-growth trees in California. Environmentalists say the plan is inadequate.
The New Chic Vehicle: Hybrid Cars
In San Francisco, there is a five-month wait for one of the new hybrid vehicles. These cars are sexy.
Environmental Terrorism In Malibu?
A speculator has purchased 2,000 acres of coveted parkland in Malibu. There is fear that he will build on this pristine land.
Saving A Fish May Save The River
This article examines the characteristics of the San Gabriel River in Southern California and how saving an endangered fish is good for the river.
Entertainment Mecca Near Staples Center
The L.A. City Council has approved plans for a $1-billion entertainment district on 27 acres around Staples Center.
Silicon Valley Housing Crisis Continues Despite Tech Downturn
Though the dot com bubble may have burst, the housing crisis in Silicon Valley continues, with overcrowded conditions throughout the region.
Building Materials Of The Future
Plastic, carbon and glass are replacing steel in bridges. Are these the building materials of the future?
San Francisco: Avant-Garde Design Is Shunned
San Francisco's best-designed new buildings is raising eyebrows. The city is curiously old-style when it comes to architecture.
Architectural Debate In Redding, CA.
It has a dramatic new bridge constructed from steel and glass. Designed by a Spanish architect, it is causing a furor.
The Future Of California's Water Policy
California is an arid desert and it's water is delivered through one of the most sophisticated delivery systems in the nation.
How To Keep High-tech Corridors From Failing
While Silicon Valley's tech hub suffers, Los Angeles' diverse 101 Tech Corridor continues to thrive.
New Trend In Malls: Main Streets
The hot new concept for a hybrid mall combines an indoor mall and outdoor restaurants with a town center.
California's Master Plan For Education
Is California's educational system dysfuntional? If so, how does California plan and manage for better education?
Limits On Data Centers, Telecom Hotels
Legislation to limit the amount of pollution and energy used by data centers and telecom hotels may impact economic development.
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.
City of Charlotte
Municipality of Princeton
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
