California
Linking Water Supplies To Land Use
Two bills are being considered in the state house that may force planners to consider a development's effect on the state's water supply.
Free Parking For Clean Cars
This week, the San Jose City Council approved a two-year pilotprogram to provide free parking to people who drive electric and naturalgas-powered vehicles.
Linking Land Use And Transportation
The recent election of a new Mayor in San Diego has given advocates of regional solutions an infusion of hope.
A Built Environment Enhanced By Design
California State Architect Stephan Castellanos envisions a place with not just aesthetic, but responsible design.
Developing Affordable Housing
An Orange County developer is working to provide affordable housing in one of the nation's most expensive housing markets.
Military Base Reuse Fight In Sausalito, C.A.
Redevelopment and reuse of a dreamy old army base in Sausalito is causing a dispute between the park service and the city.
$100 Million In Gifts To Preserve Rare Coastline
Peninsula Open Space Trust, a private non-profit group is awarded two gifts of $50 million each to preserve scenic land along California's coast.
Tax May Fund Smart Growth Projects In Bay Area
The Association of Bay Area Governments may propose an increase in business property taxes, with all revenue directed to "smart growth" projects.
Getting Business To Reduce Smog Emissions
Controversy surrounds rescue efforts to save Southern California's market based plan to cut emissions, know as Regional Clean Air Incentives Market, which has fallen short of expectations.
Conserving In California
Faced with a serious energy crises, Californians are learning to conserve.
The Rebirth Of Santa Monica Boulevard
After two years of misery for commuters and store owners, Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood is almost finished.
Citizen-Activists Can Beat Major Developers
A major Los Angeles developer and the city's mayor have been foiled in their attempts to develop downtown L.A.'s Cornfield.
More Culver City-Fox Hills Office Space
Companies want Westside locations without paying the Westside prices for rent. This new project could meet that need.
San Francisco's Most Valuable Undeveloped Property
San Francisco's Muni is embarking on a study to determine whether to build housing or a hotel on one of the city's most valuable undeveloped properties.
Ten Principles For Smart Growth
Western City publishes its list of ten principles for smart growth. But are cities incorporating the principles in their planning processes?
Stacking Stores In Mid-City L.A. OKd
A Home Depot stacked atop a Costco will include an MTA bus terminal, a McDonald's, a storage facility and parking.
Planning For A Sustainable Bay Area
A 25-year plan titled "Draft Compact for a Sustainable Bay Area: Economy, Environment, Equity" is available for public comment. It tackles some of the Bay Area's toughest planning issues.
Urbanizing Orange County
Traditionally known as the low density suburban neighbor of Los Angeles, the region has discovered that it is becoming denser than its urban counterpart.
The Country's Most Notorious Road System
Caltrans district 7 includes every freeway in Los Angeles and is perhaps the most notorious road system in the country.
Getting Regionalism To Work
With the region expecting 1 million new residents by 2020, officials in San Diego are trying once again to improve regional planning efforts.
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.
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
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
