California
L.A.'s Unofficial State Of The City Address
A respected businessman gives a no-holds barred review of urban development in Los Angeles.
California Coastal Commission Unconstitutional?
The California Coastal Commission is held unconstitutional. The executive director says the State will appeal.
Can Gambling Revitalize The Inner City?
Detroit has become the nation's largest testing ground for urban casinos. Now Oakland, CA is considering its own inner-city gambling.
The California Dream: Transit Oriented Development?
An editorial in the San Jose Mercury News suggests that more and more Californian's are favoring new transit oriented development ideas over the traditional autocentric commnunity.
Let The Builder Beware
Cisco joins a growing list of technology companies that suddenly find themselves in the development and real estate business.
Public Schools As Neighborhood Centers
A St. Louis developer thrives on mixing land uses with schools in California.
Mayor Ridicules Planning At Land Use Conference
At the Critical Issues Conference on land use planning, Jerry Brown, Oakland mayor and former governor, used humor to draw attention to planning issues.
L.A.'s Arena Finally Gets An Entertainment Center
The L.A. City Planning Commission has approved a hotel and entertainment complex next to Staples Center.
If We Don't Build It, They Won't Come
Even as the demand for housing increases, fewer homes are being built in Southern California. The slowing economy and growth foes are blamed.
A Glut Of Office Space In Orange County
Orange County's largest commercial property owner has slashed rents by as much as 20% to prevent a market slump.
City's Homebuyer Program A Success
The program, which provides interest-free loans of up to $20,000 to qualifying first-time homeowners living and working in the city, has eased the strain of the affordable housing crisis for low-income families.
Connecting Population Control And Sprawl
Population Action International, a nonprofit organization inWashington DC, is working in Southern California to promote population control initiatives that the group says will help stop sprawl.
Californians Worried About Growth
Survey findings show Californians are concerned about the state's rapid population growth but 66 percent believe adequate planning can help.
Developing Housing In An Anti-Sprawl Climate
Southern California developers are learning that the key to successful housing development lies in addressing residents' anti-srawl concerns.
Using High-tech To Protect The Border
San Diego's Operation Gatekeeper is using innovative technologies to stem the flow of illegal immigrants.
San Francisco Hoping For A Sunny Future
This week, San Francisco law makers announced a plan to develop the largest solar power network in the U.S.
L.A.'s Mayoral Candidates Discuss Urban Planning
Los Angeles' planning department is considered to be 'weak' by many. Would L.A.'s mayoral candidates change anything?
High-Speed Rail May Be On Hold
With the recent economic slowdown and energy crisis, California legislators are looking to cut budget expenditures, and the state's high-speed rail plans is expected to be a target.
The Most Park-Starved City In The Nation
The State of California will fund the purchase and development of a state park near downtown Los Angeles.
Affordable Housing Design Contest
Students at U.C. Berkeley win an affordable housing design competition sponsored by Bank of America.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Ada County Highway District
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
