California
Plotting a Course for City Growth and Farmland Protection
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors solidified a new general, a guideline for the next 20 years that emphasizes city-centered growth and the preservation of farmland.
Changes in Urban Landscape Can Cut Smog
According to a pair of studies by the University ofCalifornia's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, doubling the number of mature trees and resurfacing dark-colored roofs and roads with heat-reflecting material in Sacramento County would almost halve
To Continue to Prosper, We Must Redefine Growth
In this Los Angeles Times op-ed, author Richard Handley highlights a movement which seeks to revolutionize the business cycle of "boom and bust" to one that is more self-sustaining.
Strike Reinforces L.A. Cliche
The transit workers strike in Los Angeles continues but businesses haven't closed and the public hasn't risen in outrage. Why?
El Toro Airport Watch no. 147
Is a new international airport the solution to our transportation woes?
Slower, Tougher Driving
Report says the daily commute is getting worse for motorists in Southern California.
Crooked Crossroad
Tourists at the famous San Francisco landmark drive residents to call for a stop to the tourist madness.
Bill For Energy-Efficient Building Introduced
San Diego County U.S. Reps. Randy Cunningham, Brian Bilbray andDuncan Hunter introduced the Energy Efficient Building Incentives Act,H.R. 5345, which would offer tax incentives to builders who makeenergy-efficient buildings.
First L.A. Power Plant in 13 Years Proposed
In the midst of the worst state power crisis in memory, a private utility isproposing to construct a 550 megawatt plant in an area with the most pollutedair in LA County.
San Diego County Water Demand to Increase
The San Diego County Water Authority released thestate-mandated 2000 Urban Water Management Plan, which predicts that theregion will use 30% more water by 2020.
LA County Beach Pollution Victory
Appeals by the Building Industry Association and some LA County cities to lower standards for urban runoff have been rejected.
Getty Amphitheater Nixed
A judge has ruled that zoning does not allow for an amphitheater to be built at the Getty Villa art museum in Pacific Palisades.
Tests Find High Chromium 6 Levels
Study finds Chromium 6, the chemical that was at the center of the film "Erin Brockovich", is found throughout Los Angeles County.
Another Setback in Water Wars
The California Farm Bureau Federation, the state's leadingagricultural organization, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Fresnoagainst 18 state and federal agencies who have worked on the CalFedplan.
Governor Signs Agency Consolidation Measure
Gov. Gray Davis signed Bill 329, legislation by state Sen.Steve Peace, D-Chula Vista, that creates an 11 member San Diego RegionalGovernment Efficiency Commission.
Can Maglev solve L.A.'s Transit Problem?
"Why can't Los Angeles and Southern California have a world-class transportation system like other great cities?"
Housing Gap Threatening California's Economy
In the latest UCLA Anderson Forecast, economists warn thatCalifornia's current economic prosperity may be threatened by the slowpace of home building in the state.
California To Use Water Under Mojave Desert
There is disagreement on the environmental safety related to drilling water from beneath the Mojave. Will a mechanical device resolve the problem?
Coastal Protections At Risk
Any weakening of water quality due to urban runoff will affect 34 significant coastal areas in California. Crystal Cove and Point Lobos are two.
San Francisco Races To Halt Pedestrian Deaths
California's most dangerous city for walking responds to the high pedestrian death rate with fines, ads, and high-tech.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
