California
Buyers Embracing Larger Homes
Families that a generation ago were content with three bedrooms and a bath or two now are seeking homes with five or more bedrooms.
Rapid Development Sparks Recall Of Murrieta Mayor
Voters in Murrieta, one of California's fastest growing cities, have recalled the mayor because of concerns about rapid development.
Southern California's Last Wild River
How long can the Santa Clara River Alliance keep the region's last 'wild' river intact?
LA's Most Valuable Parcel Up For Grabs
Federal officials begin developing a 'business plan' for the 387-acre Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the center of pricey West Los Angeles.
The 'Inland Port' Trend
Several California communities are hoping to profit from the rapid growth in Southland shipping by building 'inland ports' to relive chronic congestion.
Freeway Shootings Puts L.A. Drivers On Best Behavior
Driving in L.A. has always been fraught with peril -- and the recent shootings have only made drivers more aware of the dangers.
Meet The New 'Main Street'
Combining elements of the traditional main s street with retail, new "lifestyle centers" springing up in affluent neighborhoods, are gaining back the ground lost by shopping malls in recent years.
On A 'Freeway To Disaster'
Richard Jackson is California's public health officer, and author of a new book, "Urban Sprawl and Public Health." Is the U.S. facing a sprawl-driven tipping point?
A New Community 3 Miles Off California's Coast
A new company proposes to locate 600 foreign software engineers on a cruise ship moored three miles off the California coast.
L.A.'s Latino Community Entering Home Market
Low-interest home loans and creative financing are helping a record number of Latinos buy homes.
Selling Transit Oriented Development
San Mateo, CA, tries to convince residents of the benefits of transit oriented development (TOD).
Campus Rising
The newest University of California campus is the first major American University to be built this century.
A 12-Step Program For Car Junkies
Livable Places publishes a guide for 'car junkies' on how to give up driving in Los Angeles.
San Luis Obispo Voters' Commitment To Downtown
San Luis Obispo voters appear to have rejected highly controversial big-box development by slim margin.
Learning How Not To Drive
Livable Places staff members leave their cars at home and opt for a smart growth lifestyle in Los Angeles.
Parking As A Neighborhood Asset
Why wait for rail when community parking can help create pedestrian-oriented areas, writes Mott Smith.
Art Group Wants More Non-Gated Communities
'Something there is that does not love a wall/That wants it down...'
Donald in L.A. To 'Trump' Real Estate Market
A booming real estate market has helped hype Donald Trump's seminar. But how realistic is it?
One Mega Project Or Seven TNDs
Developers of what would be the largest planned development in LA County decide to split the project into seven TND-style communities.
The World According To Julius Shulman
The LA Downtown News interviews the 94-year old legendary architectural photographer about his modest beginnings in Los Angeles.
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
