California
Amtrak's Plans For California
The national passenger rail corporation announced a $10 billion plan to dramatically improve service in the state.
Pleasant Hill Looks At Transit Oriented Development
Plans would replace a parking lot for a BART station with a mixed use development.
New DOT Secretary Approves Funding For Transit
After approving $79 million in federal funds for the SFO BART extension, transit officials are optimistic about the new administration.
Sprawl Hits The Wall
A recently published report examines sustainability in Southern California and forcasts the end of sprawling in Los Angeles.
California's Booming Power Plant Industry
Facing an electricity crisis, the hottest California real estate market is suddenly power plants.
California Housing Caps Won't Go Away
The growth management tool of choice these days seems to be the growth boundary, not the growth cap.
Sprawl Hits The Wall In Los Angeles
A new study reports that the Los Angeles region is at a crisis point.
Planners Predict Airport Growth
Regional planners forecast huge increases in passenger traffic for Burbank and Palmdale over the next 25 years.
The Skyscraper As Artist's Canvas
The MGM Tower in Century City, California is underway. Scott Johnson is the architect for this 35-story high-rise.
Graphic Ad Ensures A Reaction
New advertising campaign shocks readers into thinking about loss of natural habitat due to rapid development. At least one newspaper turns away the ads for fear of offending readers.
What Can Portland Teach Los Angeles?
Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Portland gives his perspective on what it will take for L.A. to shape its future in a livable way.
Higher Sewage Bills For Sprawl
The city's sanitation district is being asked to use its fees to discourage urban sprawl.
The Regional Impact Of The Port Of Long Beach
Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Roy Hearrean elaborates on the importance of the port to the region's economic health.
Leader Of Redevelopment In So. CA Dies
Norman J. Priest was a member of the team that completed CA's first major redevelopment project: Bunker Hill in L.A.
Untangling California's Transportation System
Increasing traffic, collapsing roadways, and insufficient public transit may be symptoms of the state's next big crisis.
Rails To Highways?
Transportation officials are targeting a railway corridor for a new expressway needed to relieve traffic woes.
A Candid Look At California's Housing Crisis
State Director of Housing and Community Development Department Julie Bornstein speaks on the current housing situation.
CA May Finally Win On An Energy Issue
California may win 160,000 acres of Sierra Nevada wild lands and alpine lakes currently owned by PG&E and SCE.
Planning For Density
California Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal speaks on increasing housing density to battle housing shortages.
No Neighborhood Trust In Los Angeles
If you want a neighbor you can count on, move to Montana. Angelenos are the least trusting in the nation.
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
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
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
