California
The History of California's Varied Regions
State Librarian, Kevin Starr, chronicles the history of California's varied regions.
California Water Wars On Again
An editorial discusses the recurrence of the California water wars. Everyone thought peace was established in June. It was short-lived.
BART-San Jose Plan Flawed, Critics Say
Measure A, a ballot measure sponsored by the ValleyTransportation Authority that would implement a30 year half-cent sales tax to be used for transportation projects, hasbeen criticized for not doing enough to alleviate congestion.
State Legislature's Environmental Record
Metro Investment Report presents an insider's candid review of what happens when a former environmental advocate finds himself working from the inside.
Red-legged Frog May Slow Dublin's Growth
U.S. Fish and Wildlife may designate the entire city of Dublin as a critical habitat for the red-legged frog.
Millions Ride on Prop. 35
What is Prop. 35? Why have private companies contributed $11.5 million to try to convince voters to approve it?
Smart, Equitable Investment
Phil Angelides advances smart, equitable investment in urban infrastructure in his first year as California's State Treasurer.
Environmentalists Decry Army Plan
Environmentalists criticize a proposed compromise involving an exchange of 2,500 acres of public land for 131,000 acres to expand artillery training.
Water Pollution Meeting Criticized
A meeting organized by San Diego county Supervisors Ron Robertsand Greg Cox to design a regional effort to clean the county's beaches,rivers, streams, and watersheds was boycotted by environmental groups on Oct 18th.
Talking About Good Parks Is Cheap
The Planning Report interviews Ellen Oppenheim and her reponse to the Trust for Public Land and Urban Land Institute's recent report.
A Dirty-Air Puzzle
New report tackles a pollution puzzle: while other pollutants drop on weekends, smog-causing ozone levels actually increase over the weekend in certain parts of California.
California Regional Tech Scorecard
The Los Angeles Regional Technology Alliance has released the first Southern California Technology Innovation Index.
Does The Tortoise Lose At Ft. Irwin?
The US Army will expand its training operations, adding more than 200 square miles to Ft. Irwin. Environmentalists say this will kill the tortoises.
Promises Made, Promises Kept?
Threats loom to the Community Reinvestment Act.
Cleaning Up Our Beaches and Bays
San Diego County Board of Supervisors member Greg Cox urgescommunity members to take action against local water pollution in thisUnion-Tribune opinion piece.
County farmland loss considered minimal
Increasing crop yieldscontinue to offset recent farmland loss due to urbanization in NorthCounty and throughout California.
Open Space, Urban Sprawl On Ballots Around The Bay
Local growth control measures will be on 50 ballots statewidein the November elections, and several Bay Area cities in particularwill be voting on whether to enact strict measures to limit developmentand preserve open space.
Restoration Along Santa Clara River
Prop.12 funds ride to the rescue in the purchase of 220 acres along the Santa Clara River in Ventura County. Negotiations are underway for another 1000.
Cisco's High-Tech Campus Sprawl?
San Jose approves Internet company's plans for a sprawling development in rural Coyote Valley, stunning observers.
A New Building, An Old Problem
Overcrowded school district implements innovative plan to create space.
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
