California
San Francisco's Vision for Seismic and Social Resilience
The progressive city hopes to integrate economic, community, and climate resiliency measures in future projects.
San Diego Inclusionary Zoning Program Makes Headway
San Diego's Affordable Homes Bonus Program (AHBP), launched in mid-2016, increases incentives for projects that incorporate more affordable units. Developers are taking notice.
Questionable Progress in Los Angeles Traffic Safety
Despite enacting a Vision Zero policy in 2015, traffic fatalities continue to rise in Los Angeles
Op-Ed: BART Should Embrace Driverless Trains
Daniel Borenstein points out the irony that while the Bay Area may be the world's top tech hub, BART has no real plans to consider driverless trains.
BART Carpoolers Get Guaranteed Parking
Park and Ride lots in the East Bay guarantee parking availability for carpooling commuters
1,800-Unit Mixed-Use Development to Rise Where a Gravel Mine Once Stood
The proposed 3roots San Diego is treading now familiar territory by attempting to appeal to Millennials. Much more novel, however, is the project's reclamation of a former mining pit.
Proposed Development Could Redefine Height in the East Bay Area
The Easy Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area isn't known for skyscrapers, with none of its high-rise buildings topping 25 stories. A newly proposed development could change that.
Sacramento Plans to Spur Clean Fuel Industry with 'Green City' Initiative
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg hopes that an infusion of EV funds can jumpstart a new, clean economy in the city.
Key Failures That Led to San Diego's Homeless Crisis
San Diego has one of the largest homeless populations in the country. Years of neglect by the city has led to a recent Hepatitis A outbreak, killing 20 people to date. Poverty lawyer Parisa Ijadi-Maghsoodi identifies eight failures by the city.
Logistics Industry Footprint Grows in the Inland Empire
Some residents are holding out as warehouse developers scope out their property. Others have already accepted offers well above market value.
U.S. Supreme Court Won't Overturn California's Inclusionary Zoning Laws
The U.S. Supreme Court turned down a case with the potential to eradicate inclusionary zoning and in-lieu housing fees in the state of California.
Fresno Returns Cars to a Pedestrian Mall in the Name of Downtown Revitalization
While global cities in other parts of the world are taking steps to ban cars from city centers, Fresno, California has taken the opposite approach. Time will tell if the return of vehicle traffic to Fulton Street project pays dividends.
'Millennial Livability' Takes Shape in Suburban Inland Empire
The Inland Empire's housing boom and economic growth are attracting plenty of new residents—especially millennials.
Southern California Bus System Cuts Costs to Compete with L.A. Metro Light Rail
Bus riders can expect two rounds of fare increases, plus service cuts along the light rail route.
Adapting Combined Sewer-Stormwater Systems to Climate Change
Only one coastal city has a sewer system that must handle stormwater as well as wastewater. San Francisco's efforts to adapt its combined sewer-stormwater system has put it on the vanguard of the city's climate adaptation efforts.
Electric Transit Becoming the New Norm in California
Electrification is at a tipping point in California, expanding into the heavy-duty sector with the buy-in of transit agencies across the state.
High Bacteria Levels Require a New Approach to Los Angeles River Recreation
The city of Los Angeles created a new plan to notify the public about high levels of E.coli in the Los Angeles River after kayakers were exposed to E.coli earlier this fall.
A Bold Housing Vision for the L.A. River
An unsolicited proposal from the engineering firm reimagines a stretch along the L.A. River as a mixed-use mega-development, rich in housing and jobs.
The High Cost of Burying Power Lines
With speculation that downed power lines and exploding transformers may have caused California's most deadly and destructive wildfires, many question why utility companies don't bury these lines through fire-prone areas.
Rent Control Advocates Turn to California's Initiative Process after Bill Fails
A statewide initiative has been filed by California tenant activists that would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act, the 1995 legislation that restricts the type of rental housing regulated by local rent control ordinances.
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
