California
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.
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.
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.
Boulder's New Mountain Open Space
Boulder County buys 800 acres of open space for $3.5 million.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mysterious Disease Killing Oak Trees
Northern California has been hit by a fungus that is killing hundreds of thousands of oaks. It is feared that the disease might spread across the US.
Making Money Building Housing For Seniors
Shifting demographics have made building housing for wealthy seniors in Southern California cities profitable.
Vice-Presidential Hopeful Visits Digital Coast
Joe Lieberman, Democratic Vice-Presidential hopeful, visited Los Angeles' Digital Coast, calling it "the wired West".
Experts Study Orange County Wetlands
A study funded by the EPA and other federal agencies asks the question "Do restored wetlands match up to natural wetlands in the same region?"
San Diego In Peril
San Diego Union-Tribune editorial highlights the need for a comprehensive regional approach to growth in order to preserve qualityof life in San Diego.
Court Won't Take MWD Water Fees Case
The Supreme Court refused to take a petition by the San DiegoCounty Water Authority to limit the Metropolitan Water District's policyof charging fees to water agencies that want to use its water supplysystem.
Criticism of Cisco Widens
Criticism of the Cisco project in Coyote Valley expanded with the accusation by GreenParty presidential candidate Ralph Nader that the project is an example of sprawling development.
Sacramento Plays Catch-Up With Mitigation
Create the impact first, then deal with it. "Mitigate" is the government verb describing this constant catch-up.
San Diego's Ballpark Problem
The San Diego Padres baseball team threatened to halt construction of it's new downtown ballpark unless they find additional funds.
Public Input On Homelessness Sought
Contra Costa County officials are asking for public input on solving the growing problem of homelessness.
San Francisco Growth Battle Heats Up
As dot-coms contribute to spiraling rents and driving out low-income residents and small businesses, voters have to decide how "accommodating the city will be to high-tech companies."
California Hotel Business Sturdy
Theoverall hotel occupancy rate in Los Angeles County was 78.4%, justslightlyahead of 78.3% a year ago.
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
