California

Colorado's Transit Ultimatum

Colorado Transportation director gives Jefferson County officials an ultimatum: plan for the missing link to the metro beltway.

September 27, 2000 - The Denver Post

Housing Assistance for Low-Income Elderly

HUD announced fourgrants totaling $27.5 million to provide 270 affordable housing units and rental assistance for the elderly in Reseda, Sylmar, Moreno Valley and Bakersfield.

September 26, 2000 - HUD News

San Diego's Regional Growth Uneven

Researchers find San Diego's regional growth leaving the majority of workers behind.

September 26, 2000 - North County Times Escondido-Oceanside-Vista

Goodbye Mall, Hello Main Street

The downtowns of tomorrow will lookmore like traditional downtowns.

September 26, 2000 - Inman News

HUD Stalls LA Cornfield Project

HUD is withholding $12 million from the Los Angeles Chinatown Cornfield industrial development until an environmental impact report is completed.

September 26, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

The Lake Effect

San Bernardino city and water officials want to carve out a network of lakes and streams in a controversial attempt to spur development in this ailing desert city.

September 25, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

San Jose's Housing Crisis Team

On the heels of another study confirming the acute housing shortage in Silicon Valley, San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales has convened a 'housing production team.'

September 25, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

CA Water Policy Causes Sprawl

California doesn't require developers to prove they have the water to serve massive new housing developments.

September 25, 2000 - Press-Enterprise

Best Of LA 2000

The Los Angeles Weekly publishes their perennial Best of Los Angeles 2000 issue.

September 25, 2000 - LA Weekly

CA Fueled Sprawl By Over-Promising Water

California court reinforced the critique thatCalifornia has fueled excessive development by promising more water than it can deliver.

September 24, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

Panel Addresses CA Housing Shortage

At a day long conference on housing and urban policy a panel of experts on housing reform addressed California housing needs and issues.

September 24, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Big Sur Growth Spurt

A $4.5-million 784 acre parcel at the southern boundry to Big Sur has been purchased by the US Forest Service.

September 24, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Stanford Plan Offers Golfing Compromise

The revised plan will still be able to boast one of the nation's most challenging courses while making way for campus housing.

September 24, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Contra Costa's New Traffic Impact Fees

The East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Authority board votes to propose a $3000 per new house increase in traffic impact fees.

September 24, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Hotel California, UC Santa Cruz-style

California universities are seeking creative solutions to deal with a housing crunch. UC Santa Cruz has taken a decidedly innovative approach.

September 23, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Boulder's New Mountain Open Space

Boulder County buys 800 acres of open space for $3.5 million.

September 23, 2000 - Daily Camera

A Space Odyssey: Redefining Privacy

As sprawl becomes a political issue,trends such as the explosive population growth are redefining Southern California's perception of domestic privacy and spatial values.

September 23, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Churches Provide Housing For The Poor

Affordable housing has become the mission of many religious groups in Southern California. Federal aid is available to faith-based groups.

September 23, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Seniors Squeezed By Strong Rental Market

Senior citizens and persons with low or fixed-incomes are being squeezed out by high rents and increasing demand for housing caused by a booming economy.

September 23, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

CRA In Hot Water In Hollywood

The CRA approved $4 million to keep a Hollywood landmark. But money paid for land for a parking garage has landed them in a city-wide controversy.

September 23, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

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