California
L.A.'s Last Coastal Wetland Ecosystem
Is the one-ignored story of the debacle of Los Angeles' Playa Vista Ballona Wetlands destined to be a major media story?
Now It's Commuters Who Come Back To San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, the Orange County city famous for its 225-year-old mission, has recently hired two teams of consultants to assess the effects of growth on the city and devise plans to preserve the community's unique character.
Preventing Runoff With Rubber Dams
In an attempt to divert runoff and improve the quality of Orange County, CA beaches, a system including rubber dams will be used.
Analysis Of The Forest Service's Sierra Nevada Plan
In California, a new Forest Service plan for the Sierra Nevada gives precedence to endangered species, trees, and streams over logging, recreation, and other uses.
Landmark Designation: A Dump In Fresno?
"It's really a great story of trash to treasure." The National Park Service recommended a Fresno Dump for Landmark status.
Urban Aesthetics Lure Economic Success
Six years ago, the Hayden Tract in Culver City, CA, was an infamous eyesore. Today, transformed, it is making money.
Tree Protection Codes In California Growing
City ordinances throughout California have been passed over the last 30 years to protect the varied species of trees threatened by development.
Los Angeles' Charter Demystified
Los Angeles' new Charter was supposed to clarify and delineate the roles of the Mayor, Council, and City Attorney. Has it worked?
San Francisco: After The Boom
San Francisco's Multimedia Gulch has run dry.
Is Los Angeles' Architecture World-class?
Los Angeles' rich architectural history is on par with London, Spain, and Greece.
Rethinking Los Angeles' Architecture
After 120 years of uninspired buildings, Los Angeles is finally getting some innovative designs. Will it continue?
Southern California's Tech Space Shakeout
Southern California's commercial real estate market has taken a beating by the technology slump.
Gehry Caught In Playa Vista Crossfire
Architect Frank Gehry attempts to take both sides in Los Angeles' controversial Playa Vista project, one of the biggest land developments in the city's history.
California To End Freeway Building
California Governor Gray Davis dedicates the latest freeway section and says it will be the last. The state will focus transportation funds on mass transit systems.
Urban Sprawl Slowing In Ventura County
Ventura County, CA has slow-growth policies. So while sprawl is increasing nationally, Ventura County's trend is the opposite.
San Francisco's San Quentin May Become Suburbia
Thanks to skyrocketing housing prices, San Quentin -- the oldest penitentiary in California -- may be razed and replaced with housing.
Orange County, CA Faces More Development
With ever higher rents and low vacancy levels, Orange County's only choice may be to move ahead with more development if it wants to house its work force.
Theme Park Project's Success Worries Residents
The creator of the Bonfonte Gardens theme park in Gilroy, CA, claims it celebrates nature. If it is sucessful, residents worry the park may change the very lifestyle it celebrates.
Planning Vs. Markets Is An Oxymoron
The new issue of the electronic journal asks why Planning Vs. Markets is an Oxymoron, and argues that we must ask the right question.
Town Uses
A mixed-use, infill project is giving San Bruno the makings of a small town.
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
