California
Interview With CA's HCD Director
The director for Housing and Community Delevopment talks about everything from population growth to housing.
L.A. School District Kept Mum About Contaminants At New School
Parents are outraged that district have known about the contaminants for over two years.
Dodger Stadium Perfect Blend Of Modernism And History
Forget the retro-fitted stadiums of today -- L.A.'s venerable Dodger Stadium still stands the test of time.
Mixing Cars And Pedestrians
'No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk...'
Big Development Arrives In Rural California Community
Rural california community near nevada state line and death valley national park braces for onslaught of big development.
Proposal For Car Free Neighborhood In San Francisco Bay
A developer is planning 2,600 units for Treasure Island in San Francicso Bay, but environmentalists are calling for a car-free neighborhood of 20,000.
The Struggle Over Malibu's Beaches Continues
Last Monday's victory is just the beginning over private land owners and the public for use of the city's 27 miles of beach.
San Francisco To Study Congestion Pricing
San Francisco's supervisors have voted to apply for a federal grant to study London-style congestion pricing.
Stunning Vista Or Luxury Mountain Homes?
An environmentalist-turned developer wants to build luxury homes on a pristine route to the Mt. Whitney trailhead.
Seeking Grandeur On Grand
Related has unveiled preliminary plans for L.A.'s crucial Grand Avenue project. Urban design journalist Morris Newman is underwhelmed.
Streetlights Sit Unused For 15 Years
32 antique-style poles installed in downtown LA in 1990 as part of a beautification project are finally turned on.
A City Of Neighborhoods
Ventury, CA city manager Rick Cole says great cities are built from the neighborhood up.
Bicycle Culture Growing In Los Angeles
Los Angeles cyclists come together to organize "Bike Summer" -- a month long festival of bicycle-related events this June.
Inclusionary Zoning Proposal Not Forgotten in L.A.
After almost a year of delays, the affordable-housing law may get heard in the Los Angeles City Council
Coyote Valley Development Plan Wins Charter Award
'Getting it Right: Preventing Sprawl in Coyote Valley' honored in Congress for New Urbanism awards ceremony.
A Collaboration For Los Angeles Biotech Park
The University of Southern California, the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles Collaborate to bring Biotech Research and Economic Development to the Neighborhood of Boyle Heights.
Empowering L.A.'s Next Planning Director
Observers hope L.A.'s next planning director will elevate the importance of the department to be on par with the city's police department.
A Movie Mogul And His Malibu Beachfront
After many years of legal battles, the public beach in front of movie mogul David Geffen's Malibu estate is opened to the public.
Los Angeles' New Committee Of One
Writer D.J. Waldie considers the remarkable individual who has caused downtown Los Angeles' rebirth.
Beach Free For All In Malibu
Public walkways are finally opening to bridge the gap between public beaches and private property.
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
