Environment
When Water Wars Go Bad
California's San Joaquin farmers break faith with allies and try to claim one-third of the San Joaquin's water.
Bill to Benefit Beaches Approved
Bill calls for $5 million to help Orange County clean its beaches.
California Could End Clear-Cutting
California may soon ban clear-cutting in state forests but this major environmental development puts politicians "in the hotspot between the timber industry and the increasingly tree-friendly public."
Eco-Friendly City to Cut Hundreds of Trees
Residents of Berkeley,CA, endorse the cutting down of hundreds of trees to avoid repeating a fire disaster.
The Dirty Secret Over US Parks
The growing problem of dirty air over national parks is disappointing tourists and keeping some away.
High-Flying Wetlands in San Francisco
Officials agree on plan to authorize $30 million to restore wetlands near San Francisco's airport.
Land-use Groups Challenge Monuments in Court
Landuse groups say President Clinton exceeded his authority by clamping new restrictions on 1.5 million acres in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon and Washington state.
State Parks At Risk Across the U.S.
State parks across the United States are facing serious threats from encroaching development and a lack of political commitment to preserving them.
CalFed's New Wave Approved
State and Federal officials sign a $390 million plan outlining comprehensive water management measures in California.
From Weapons Plant To Wildlife Refuge
Arvada City Council may OK a plan for a wildlife refuge on the site of the Colorado Rock Flats weapons plant.
Water Systems That Mimic Nature
All around the country, planners and engineers of water and stormwater systems are giving a new spin to the concept of "green infrastructure."
G. M., Air District Partner To Reduce Smog
In an unusual partnership General Motors and the South Coast Air Quality Management District will retrofit school buses, study natural gas trains and run hybrid vehicles.
Funds Available For Reducing Pollution
$14.5 million in MSRC funding is available for projects to reduce car, truck, bus pollution in Southern California.
New Push For Cleaner Air
New report recommends that cigarette-style "biohazard" warning labels be placedon new cars.
The Legacy of Ian McHarg
Thirty years ago, Ian McHarg created the fields of ecological planning and environmental design.
Santa Cruz Island Doubles Its Parks
The Nature Conservancy has transfered 8,500 acres on the east end of Santa Cruz Island to the National Park Service.
Power Plant Passes Air Test
Bay Area air quality officials say San Jose's proposed Coyote Valley power plant complies with air-pollution regulations.
Nation's Smoggiest Cities
In a tight contest, Los Angeles has, for the moment, overtaken Houston for the dubious distinction of smog capital of the US.
Genetically Modified Crops Barred On Open Space
The Boulder, CO, Open Space Department barred genetically modified agricultural crops from city lands.
Water Regulators Boost Enforcement
Federal and state water regulators increaseenforcement in Southern California.
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.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
