California

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

Dublin Supports Vision 2010 Plan

The Dublin City Council favors two of the three anti-growth measures due for the November ballot, each of which aim to curb city sprawl.

July 22, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

How to Finance LA's New Schools?

Los Angeles Unified School District is presenting a new facilities master plan for $2.4 billion for new school construction and renovation.

July 22, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

New Funds for New Schools in LA

New state allocation system may mean millions more for LAUSD to help with land-acquisition and development of new schools.

July 22, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

Traffic Problem? Send In The Robots!

University of California professor is developing robotsto automatically respond to traffic emergenciesfaster than humans could.

July 22, 2000 - Time

The Real (Estate) Technology Deal

InformationWeek Stock Index reports that the new hot trend is a focusing on a decidedly real estate issue -- which companies own office property in LA, SF and Seattle?

July 22, 2000 - Information Week

$400 Million North Hollywood Project Stalled

A six month delay is granted to JARCO's 2-million-square-foot retail redevelopment project near North Hollywood's Red Line station.

July 21, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Hillside Project Rejected To Protect Sheep

Plan to construct 63 hillside homes is rejected to protect thehabitat of the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep in California's Riverside County.

July 21, 2000 - Press-Enterprise

Contra Costa's Urban Growth Boundary

Contra Costa Times columnist Theresa Keegan discusses Conta Costa's urban growth boundary. The goal should not be where Contra Costa grows, but how it grows -- slowly.

July 21, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Caltrans To Use Fast-Setting Concrete

New fast-setting concrete that sets in four hours instead of two to three days helps Caltrans reduce traffic problems due to construction.

July 21, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Santa Clara Voters Want BART

Poll finds Santa Clara County voters want the BART in San Jose and are willing to pay more taxes to make it happen.

July 21, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Dearth Valley

How would you like to commute 100 miles in each direction? It's happening in Silicon Valley because jobs there are a dime a dozen. Housing isn't.

July 21, 2000 - Planning Magazine

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.