California

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.

May 24, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

May 24, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

May 24, 2001 - North County Times Escondido-Oceanside-Vista

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.

May 24, 2001 - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Ontario

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.

May 23, 2001 - Bakersfield Californian

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.

May 21, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Using High-tech To Protect The Border

San Diego's Operation Gatekeeper is using innovative technologies to stem the flow of illegal immigrants.

May 20, 2001 - Government Technology

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.

May 19, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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?

May 18, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

May 17, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

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.

May 16, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Affordable Housing Design Contest

Students at U.C. Berkeley win an affordable housing design competition sponsored by Bank of America.

May 15, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

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.

May 14, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Revitalizing The Inner City With Economics

The market appears to be doing what years of social policy could not -- revitalize the inner city.

May 14, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Making A Gritty Urban Neighborhood Safe For Kids

An innovative "kids watch" community development program in downtown Los Angeles has proved highly successful.

May 14, 2001 - USC Trojan Family Magazine

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.

May 13, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Jon Jerde: Building Urban Legends

Elitists may sneer, but California architect Jon Jerde has captured the public imagination in his designs.

May 13, 2001 - USC Trojan Family Magazine

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.

May 12, 2001 - The Washington Post

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.

May 12, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

No Support For An Airport? Use A Bus.

Irvine does not want an airport at El Toro, so this is its alternate proposal: shuttle OC passengers to LAX for $20.

May 11, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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