California
Coastline Pollution Worst In Nation
California had more than half of the nation's total beach closures or postings. The problem is even more acute in Southern California counties. Runoff from streets and lawns is the primary threat.
SF Waterfront Sports Arena
San Francisco's Mayor and port commissioners are considering building a sports arena on the waterfront near Pacific Bell Park.
Gridlock in Folsom
A much-needed bridge is being held hostage to politics, causing traffic atop Fulsom dam to slow to a craw.
End Of The Line For L.A. River Park
LA Weekly comes out against the first major decision of the new Area Planning Commission.
California Leads Nation in Beach Closures
California led the nation with 3,547 beach closings and warnings.
San Francisco's Dot-Compromise
Mayor to unveil a proposal intended to balance needs of the high-tech industry with residents' concern for their neighborhooods.
Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Why Care?
Cities, as operators of large fleets, can provide leadership in this area. Case studies include Vacaville, Calabasas, and Newport Beach.
Tahoe Plans Lake Cleanup
Efforts to restore Lake Tahoe are finally starting to gain speed.
Sacramento Can't Solve Energy Crisis
Co-author of "Reinventing Electric Utilities: Competition,Citizen Action and Clean Power" Peter Asmus advocates allowing the powermarket to stabilize without regulation by state government in thisopinion editorial.
Dock City
San Pedro is bucking for a bit more respect these days and has plans for its own promenade.
California's Power Crisis
After leading the nation into a sweeping deregulation of the electric industry, California's electrical system is on the verge of failure.
BART Compromise Offered By Supervisor
Santa Clara County Supervisors offers a 25-year sales tax plan to pay for BART and other transportation improvements.
Balancing Environment, Sprawl
In this column series about the future of the San Diegoregion, Richard Louv highlights the work of Duncan McFetridge, founderof Save Our Forest and Ranchlands.
Will Housing Costs Harm Silicon Valley?
As housing rents soar in Silicon Valley experts debate whether housing costs will harm the Silicon Valley economy.
A Cease-fire
San Diego Union-Tribune editorial calls for comprehensivelegislation to facilitate water transfers within the state.
Redlands Sues State Over Donut Hole
The city claims the law violates its rights to supply water and sewer service to the unincorporated area.
Lompoc Prison or Salamanders?
Small salamanders and expensive home prices are overlooked in plan to build maximum-security prison near Lompoc.
160 Prime Acres in Downey
Boeing left Downey and 160 acres of prime commercial property. Companies are rushing to move in.
Housing Plan To Proceed Without HUD
San Francisco school officials still intend to build a teacher housing project but will proceed without a controversial partnership with HUD.
LA To Limit Telco Hotels?
City officials are considering limiting the spread of "telco hotels", fearing that downtown Los Angeles might be transformed into a warehouse district.
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
