California
Famed Architect Could Be Living Illegally Aboard A Ferry
Officials are investigating allegations that Olle Lundberg is using a ferry in San Francisco as his primary residence.
Where L.A. Riots Flared, A Housing Boom
Developers are turning the lots of South Los Angeles into new apartment complexes and condos.
Insider's Advice On How To Make L.A. Safe
A prominent retiring Los Angeles Police Commissioner offers his recommendations on how to make the city safer.
Inglewood's Hollywood Park Faces Hard Times
The once-famed horse racing track is losing money, and may close unless drastic measures are taken.
Tejon Ranch's Future
As California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger weighs in on the Tejon Ranch conservation plan, one must keep in mind all that this historic land mass brings to the environment.
L.A. Developer Settles Lawsuit
KB Home agrees to pay a $3.2 million settlement for poor lending practices.
California Leading The Way With Green Energy Sources
Four years after the energy blackouts, Californians are actively seeking alternative energy methods that won't disrupt the environment.
Promise Of Private Housing Lured Residents To Los Angeles
The appeal of Los Angeles rests in its unique living, and the clever marketing associated with owning the 'perfect' home.
New Urbanism Is The Only Choice For Orange County
Jack Eidt argues that the best way to combat sprawl in Orange County, California is to embrace New Urbanism.
Building New Housing That's Also Historic
Mercy Housing California has risen to the difficult task of creating new housing in old neighborhoods without losing the historic appeal.
Los Angeles: The Model For Density In The West?
Social critic D.J. Waldie opines on the future of the West -- which, for better and worse -- will look a lot like Los Angeles.
California's Fastest Growing City
Low-cost housing is fueling an economic boom in this once-sleepy farming town, with an average of 12 new houses per day.
Seven-day Traffic Forecasts
A new service will begin predicting California traffic conditions seven days in advance.
Density Is Hot, Freeways Are Not, In The New Los Angeles
The pedestrians of the nation's second largest metropolis are gradually beginning to get the attention they deserve.
Oxnard, CA, Wins HUD Award For Affordable Housing Efforts
Oxnard, CA, earns an award from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department for its efforts to increase its supply of affordable housing.
The Most Ambitious US Solar-Energy Initiative Ever Proposed
California Governor Schwarzenegger's ambitious solar-roof plan could get sidelined by partisan squabbling.
An Interview With L.A.'s Outgoing Planning Director
After 12 years as Planning Director of Los Angeles, Con Howe is stepping down. He offers parting words about planning in Los Angeles.
Is The 'Epitome of Sprawl' Such A Bad Place?
Orange County Register columnist Steven Greenhut lashes out against New Urbanist who consider successful Orange County the poster child for sprawl.
Some Churches Embrace New Urbanism
Churches embedded in a neighborhood next to the sidewalks, not isolated by suburban- style parking lots.
A Tale Of One City In Two States
The California-Oregon runs through the center of 250-person town of New Pine Creek. What happens when half your community lives in a different state?
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
