California
The L.A. River: Wild And Free?
Some Angelenos say bringing the river back to life is critical for their city's revival.
More Sand For California Beaches
The state has allocated funds to fight beach erosion in California. Ten million will be spent on replenishment.
Hollywood Housing Renewal On The Move
Historical apartment complexes are in demand in Hollywood. Vintage buildings are being bought and restored.
Seedy Chic In Pasadena, California
Old Pasadena has a successful shopping and entertainment district, and it includes pawn, porn and tattoo shops.
CA Power Needs Alienating The West
Other western states have the same power needs as California and they fear that California will bleed them dry.
Silicon Valley's New E-permit System
A public-private effort in Silicon Valley has resulted in a new, homegrown e-permitting system.
Redesigning California: No Good Paradigm
California does not have enough housing, electricity, water, schools or freeways. And people keep coming. What should we do?
L.A.'s Most Civil Neighborhood
Los Angeles' Lafayette Square is a model of civility in a city of grittiness. And it's not your average gated community.
Sprawl: Wildlife Enemy Number One
A new report finds that urban sprawl is the most dangerous threat to native animals and plants and their habitats.
Cleaner Air Or Better Classrooms?
Officials are considering a rule to take polluting school buses off the street, but opponents say it will only take more money from schools.
When Planners Go Bad
Ontario, CA police caught a planner accepting bribes. Now it looks more like a pervasive pattern of corruption.
Rebuilding The Bay Area's Transit Hub
Plans to refurbish San Francisco's Transbay Terminal have become a concerted regional effort as agencies from five counties have thrown their support behind improving the aging transportation hub.
California's Infrastructure Crisis
Experts throughout the state agree that California's infrastructure problems are likely to cause a large decline in quality of life.
High-density Housing Targets City Sprawl
San Jose, CA, will reserve underused land for new apartments instead developing on vacant land. The decision is being praised for addressing the housing shortage while controlling sprawl.
A Regional Approach To Open Space
The county of San Mateo approved a plan to bring together its trails into a 450 mile regional open space network.
Concrete Slab City
Deep in the Southern California desert, a temporary town blooms every winter.
California: No Longer A Golden State?
California has failed to reinvest in itself. As a result, the energy crisis is only the tip of a looming iceberg.
El Segundo, CA Drops LAX Suit
El Segundo says that LAX has begun complying with environmental disclosure laws. It will continue to oppose growth.
Bush's Impact On California Land Use
Incoming President Bush is likely to make significant changes in the federal government's role over California's land resources.
California's Fight Over Housing Targets
The first housing element updates in California are causing a standoff between local and state agencies.
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
