California

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.

April 18, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

April 17, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

April 17, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

April 16, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

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?

April 15, 2001 - Western City

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.

April 13, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

April 11, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

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.

April 11, 2001 - Orange County Register

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.

April 11, 2001 - Los Angeles Magazine

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.

April 11, 2001 - North County Times Escondido-Oceanside-Vista

Desert Water To Be Used By MWD

In a move that California environmentalists fear, the MWD has approved a plan to pump water from the Mojave underground aquifer.

April 10, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

USC Beats UCLA In Planning Contest

Graduate students from USC evened the score with UCLA last week by winning the fourth annual planning contest.

April 10, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Orange County Controversy Invades L.A.

Air traffic needs to be spread out across Southern CA. Orange County foes of the idea say no, but L.A. says fair's fair.

April 9, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Compton: The Nation's Most Notorious City?

Compton's mayor has been called the King of Compton -- and his term the reign of chaos.

April 9, 2001 - LA Weekly

California Parks Awarded Largest Grant Ever

California state officials approve $388 million in grants to cities and counties for improving parks.

April 8, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

PBS Airs Special Tonight On Sustainable Development

The Plan for Central Hercules, CA will be featured on PBS at 9 P.M. PST. A live online discussion about sustainable development will follow.

April 6, 2001 - KQED - Public Broadcasting For Northern California

Solving Los Angeles' Transportation Woes

According to Martha Welbourne, Project Director of the Surface Transit Project, the new long-range draft report by the Metropolitan Transit Authority paints an ominous future if steps aren't taken to form regional planning solutions.

April 4, 2001 - The Metro Investment Report

Funding California's Municipalities

The League of Cities is pushing for reform to correct the inbalance of State vs. Local finances in the state.

April 4, 2001 - The Planning Report

California Suburbs Continue To Grow

Census figures show that California residents are fleeing to the suburbs and beyond.

April 4, 2001 - Associated Press

Rediscovering Older Neighborhoods

The Fairfax district in Los Angeles is an example of investing in older,established, neighborhoods.

April 3, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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

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