California
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.
To Build Or Not To Build: El Toro
Each side of the El Toro Airport question has spent $40 million:the largest amount ever on a public works project.
Revitalizing The Inner City With Economics
The market appears to be doing what years of social policy could not -- revitalize the inner city.
Making A Gritty Urban Neighborhood Safe For Kids
An innovative "kids watch" community development program in downtown Los Angeles has proved highly successful.
San Jose Wants High-Density Housing In Downtown
Officials from San Jose, CA, are urging developers to build high-density housing in dilapidated downtown areas to meet housing demand.
Jon Jerde: Building Urban Legends
Elitists may sneer, but California architect Jon Jerde has captured the public imagination in his designs.
BLM Violated Agreement To Protect Tortoise Land
A federal judge ruled that the Bureau of Land Management violated a court-ordered arrangement to protect sensitive public land.
Keeping Computers From Landfills
Each year, millions of outdated computerand television monitors end up in landfills. New programs are working to recycle obsolete machines, which often contain toxic materials.
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
