California

San Francisco Dangerous For Pedestrians

The city long considered to be a walker's paradise now rates as one of the nation's most dangerous cities for pedestrians.

July 25, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

LA's Toxic Cleanup Sites

LA Business Journal series details 10 toxic sites in LA County that are ripe for development or already in development.

July 25, 2000 - Los Angeles Business Journal

Santa Barbara Beach Transfer

Vandenberg Air Force is considering deeding a stretch of coastline to Santa Barbara County.

July 25, 2000 - Santa Barbara News-Press

A Price Tag on California's Beaches

Economists are coming up with dollar values for California's most popular beaches. Ammenity valuations could have dramatic impacts on land use decisions.

July 25, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

Sierra Business Council Offers Action Plan

In 1994 Lucy Blake, former director of the CA League of Conservation Voters, founded the Sierra Business Council for which she recently received $500,000 as a MacArthur Fellow.

July 25, 2000 - The Planning Report

Garden Grove Gambles on New Hotels

Garden Grove, CA, is planning six new hotels but some question if the city will benefit from the heavily subsidized hotels.

July 24, 2000 - Orange County Register

Fresno's New Downtown

An EIR is sought on a 9.7-acre Cornerstone Fresno landmark project which would dramatically broaden Fresno's downtown.

July 24, 2000 - The Fresno Bee

California's Regions Have a New Champion

Supported by a grant from the Irvine Foundation, the California Center for Regional Leadership is devoted to building collaborative regional initiatives.

July 24, 2000 - The Planning Report

Disney's Third California Theme Park

Disney plans to build a third theme park in Anaheim, California, alongside existing Disneyland,and Disney's California Adventure.

July 24, 2000 - The New York Times

San Jose's Grass-roots Plans Take Root

San Jose neighborhood leads city's community upgrading effort.

July 24, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Contra Costa Sets Growth Strategy

Growth is on the line for Contra Costa as Supervisors are on the verge of barring development on thousands of acres

July 24, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

San Bernardino's Bold Rejuvenation Plan -- Use Water!

A plan to use excess water to rejuvenate San Bernardino's blighted areas is proposed. Lakes, streams, running paths, parks and waterfront shops are included in this $200 million first phase estimate.

July 24, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

America's Urban Agenda -- From California

California reflects the nation's changing demographic, economic, and political realities. California practically invented the "metroplex" concept.

July 24, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

Cisco Details Campus Plans

Cisco systems, San Jose's largest private employer, detailsplans for a controversial $1.3 billion campus development in Coyote Valley - the city's most desirable open space.

July 23, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Sacramento's Air Quality Challenge

In an editorial, SACOG's executive director outlines the steps SACOG is taking to ensure that the Sacramento area meets state and federal clean air requirements.

July 23, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

An LA River Park System: Reality or Dream?

Can an $88.5 million park system along the 51-mile-long Los Angeles River unite the social and community divides in the city?

July 23, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Battle Brewing Over SF's Cab Permits

San Francisco cab companies want more permits for cabs, which under current law are allotted to individuals.

July 22, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Queensway Bay: Will It Float?

Is a $100 million entertainment complex on the Long Beach waterfront permissible or prohibited under the Tidelands Trust?

July 22, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Happiest Place on Earth May Get Happier!

Second Disney theme park will open in February 2001. Third park for Anaheim planned.

July 22, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Santa Barbara's Lost Historical Treasures

Some are questioning county's permit process after old Montecito home was partially demolished

July 22, 2000 - Santa Barbara News-Press

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.

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New York City School Construction Authority

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