California
Design, Philanthropy Intersect at Chicago's Millenium Park
Ed Uhlir details the development and maintenance of one of America's most successful urban parks.
More Tourists Riding Transit Than Residents
A recent survey has revealed that more than 40% of the tourists planning to visit San Francisco this year will use public transit as their main mode of transportation -- a figure that outpaces the ridership of the city's residents.
TOD Residents Still Driving
An investigation reveals that transit use remains low for residents of several Los Angeles-area transit-oriented housing developments.
Residents Fed Up With Filming
Downtown Los Angeles has long been a heavily used site for filming. But as the area's population rises, filmmakers are meeting resistance from residents who are fed up with the disturbance.
Who Pays The Cost Of Living In Paradise?
The cost of living in California keeps on rising. Who is paying for it?
BART Has Few Funding Sources For Proposed Improvements
BART has ambitious plans to improve its stations to handle a predicted increase in ridership, but it doesn't know where its going to get the money to implement them.
So Long To L.A.'s Freeways?
After recently losing out on federal dollars due to a lack of congestion pricing plans, local transportation officials have overcome their reluctance for "Lexus Lanes" and agreed to begin planning for tolls.
Downtown Malling Continues To Haunt Some Cities
The Silicon Valley cities of Mountain View and Sunnyvale are alike in many ways. But their downtowns offer a study in contrasts because of land use decisions made 30 years ago.
High Density Housing Element Overruled
A district appeals court ruling has invalidated the housing element of San Francisco's general plan, arguing that the environmental consequences of the plan's increased density were not considered.
Using Universities As A Cover For New Development?
Developers are hoping that by putting private colleges and universities within new developments, communities will be more likely to loosen land use approvals.
California's Carpool Lanes Struggling To Meet Demand
In California, plans to build nearly 1,000 miles of carpool lanes are being reconsidered as a new report reveals that the lanes are not meeting federal standards for flow and effectiveness.
Planning For Rising Sea Levels
For the coastal California city of San Diego, the threat of global warming and rising sea levels is on the minds of many local officials and planners.
The Modern Duplex
With more homeowners looking for creative ways to finance their home or house relatives, Los Angeles is experiencing a revival of interest in duplexes.
Troubled L.A. Suburb Manages Dramatic Turnaround
Through a myriad of efforts -- including helping residents install picket fences -- the once ailing suburb of Paramount, California, is now on the rise.
High Bottled Water Spending Prompts City Ban
Amid revelations that San Francisco City government had been spending almost half a million dollars a year on bottled water, the mayor has instituted a ban that would require all government water use to come straight from the tap.
BART's Vision For The Future
Now 50 years old, BART looks to the future with a 50-year plan for vast system improvements and expansions throughout the Bay Area including a new transbay tube between Oakland and San Francisco, and an East Bay station in downtown Martinez.
The Downtown That Doubles As A Movie Set
Downtown Los Angeles has long stood in for other cities in Hollywood movies. But the area's new burgeoning residential population is clashing with movie makers over filming.
U.S. Cities Follow Californian Opposition To Wal-Mart
Many cities are following the lead of various municipalities up and down California that are using any and all possible powers to prevent Wal-Marts from moving in. But despite the growing opposition, business is booming.
L.A.'s One Way Proposal Goes The Wrong Way
While there's no doubt Los Angeles has a traffic problem, it would be a mistake to put congestion relief over neighborhood revitalization.
Following in The Footsteps Of Chinatown
From Thai Towns to Little Ethiopias, cultural and ethnically-themed neighborhoods are increasingly sought by cities to lure economic activity and residents.
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
