California
MacArthur Grant For Environmental Planner
Lucy Blake, director of the Sierra Business Council, wins MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant.
LA's $4.7-Billion Red Line: Planning and Politics
The LA Times prepares a fascinating case study about what happens when transportation planning goes up against politics.
Filling the Fletcher Flood Control Basin
A flood control basin in Orange, California, loses its flood protection capacity after being filled up with dirt.
Building Bans Win More Fans
The federal government's power to enact temporary building bans is upheld after being challenged by Lake Tahoe landowners.
HUD Releases State of Cities
Department of Housing and Urban Development publishes localized information on the State of the Cities for 114 metro areas.
State Versus Local Planning
An unintended consequence of Proposition 13, which limits local governments’ ability to impose taxes, is more State decisionmaking for local planning efforts.
California State Budget Targets Reduction in Sprawl
State budget negotiations includes $135 million in "Smart Growth" incentives.
Electric Vehicles Get a Boost
Electric and natural gas vehicles allowed to use in California's carpool lanes.
Use Budget Surplus to Develop Housing
Housing professionals present a strong economic argument for a reliable and affordable housing stock for all residents.
High-speed Train For Southland
Proposal for a Southland high-speed train system using magnetic levitation technology is being considered.
Not a drop to drink?
Which Way, LA? Moderator Warren Olney hosts debate about the impact of recent water ruling on Newhall Ranch Development.
Rethinking Infrastructure Policy in California
California estimates it will need to spend $82 billion over the next ten years to build and maintain state infrastructure. However, revenue sources are projected to meet only half this need.
L.A.'s Sidewalks in Disrepair
With approximately 4,600 miles of sidewalk needing to be repaired and a budget for only about 46 miles per year, L.A.'s sidewalks could take a very long time.
Computer Networks To Monitor Neighborhoods
Technology developed by a Silicon Valley startup will warnneighborhood residents about natural disasters and intruders.
Playa Vista In Arbitration
Rising interest rates threaten viability of project; arbitration could decide controlling interest.
Growing Criticism For Queensway Bay
A proposed $100 million shopping center in Long Beach is facing growing criticism from residents.
Free Homes in East Palo Alto
Upscale residents want to donate homes to get a tax write-off and save on demolition costs.
Newhall Left Out to Dry?
Decision to halt massive Newhall Ranch project due to water shortage represents a crucial policy shift.
San Bernardino's Development 'Donut Hole'
AB 1544 would require City of Redlands city to provide services in unincorporated San Bernardino, but receive no development fees.
The Highs and Highs of Living in the LA Valley
Joel Kotkin celebrates the new epoch of the San Fernando Valley.
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
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
