California
Dangerous Legacy Of The Gold Rush
California state study finds 39,000 abandoned mines throughout the state. These mines, dating back to the 19th century, are safety hazards and can contaminate air and water.
CA Beach City Prevents Oil Drilling
Hermosa Beach won a court victory which says that they can ban oil drilling by ocean-tapping wells within the city.
Largest U.S. Rooftop Solar Project Proposed
Alameda County, CA, wants to generate electricity by installing solar panels on housing units of the Santa Rita jail.
Disney's California Adventure
Disney's new theme park next to Disneyland is part of a grand plan to make Anaheim a world-class destination.
San Jose Drops Plans For Airport Complex
Dropping approved designs for an airline passenger complex, San Jose now has a new proposal.
Keeping Junk Out Of The L.A. River
The State of California is requiring that trash be kept out of the L.A. River. Cities say it will cost too much.
A New Model For California Toxic Cleanup
The toxic runoff from Iron Mountain near Redding, CA will be cleaned up with $160 million from a French firm. Why?
California Land Use Paradigm Limits Home Ownership
The emerging land-use paradigm in California is making it increasingly difficult for people to realize the dream of home ownership.
More Airports Needed In Southern California
Even with an expansion at LAX, officials are calling for increased capacity in neighboring Orange County to help meet demand.
LAX Expansion Under Attack
Environmental studies for the proposed LAX $12-billion expansion were relaeased Thursday and are already under attack.
Orange County Moving Toward Elevated Train
The county's transportation authority is closer to choosing a route, but residents are not so sure about the project.
Studies Focus On Quake-risk Areas
Two studies identify quake-prone "hot spots" in Southern California.
California's Regionalism-building Effort
California has a baffling maze of localgovernments -- 58 counties, 473 cities, 1,000 school districts and 4,800 special districts.
Downtown Revitalization With Small Business
While many cities have turned to corporate America to revitalize Main Street, the city of Tustin is looking to mom-and-pop's to help rebuild its downtown.
Surviving Silicon Beach
The dot-com invasion is causing housing prices to soar in Santa Cruz, CA.
Hollow City
Dot-com money is draining out the quirkiness and creativity of San Francisco.
California Officials Argue Over Housing Needs
How much new housing does Southern California need? State and local officials continue to argue.
Goodbye To Electric Cars?
The electric car sounds like a great idea, but even one of its leading supporters has lost faith.
Your Neighbor's Tree
What do you do when your neighbor's tree encroaches on your property? In California, the answer isn't so clear.
Heart Of Screenland Needs Restoration
Culver City, MGM's former home, must bring new life to downtown businesses. A new town plaza is the answer.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
