California
Architectural Inventory For Historic San Francisco District
The only way to identify and hopefully preserve the architectural gems in a vast, overlooked neighborhood is to catalog every single building in it.
Revitalizing With 'Corny' Public Art
A blighted industrial site near downtown Los Angeles will get an unusual public art installation.
Wal-Mart California Supercenters Delayed by environmental Laws
Environmental lawsuits stymie Wal-Mart's attempts to colonize California.
Green Office Buildings Gain Momentum
Why are green office buildings becoming popular?
The Impact Of The Media On Civic Leadership
Media critic David Abel takes L.A.'s newspaper to task for abdicating its role in civic politics.
San Francisco Searches For New Planning Leadership
San Francisco's Planning Department is searching for a new planning director to fix the city's 'Dysfunctional unit'.
Commerce Vs. Construction
The only thing people hate worse that a hole in the road is when the road is closed to fix the hole.
California's Reliance On Real Estate May Be Its Downfall
Half of the private sector jobs in the last two years are related to California's hot real estate market -- which is destined to start cooling off.
The Million Solar Roofs Initiative
New California bill would provide funding for solar power in homes.
Active Living By Design
A national trend to reshape suburban communities to encourage walking and cycling is taking root. [Correction noted.]
City Backs Developers' Creek Relocation Plan
City of Rancho Cordova, CA, is at odds with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over developers' plan to relocate a creek to make space for a "town center".
Balancing Environmentalism and Security
Critics argue that a U.S. border fencing project may harm sensitive ecological areas.
Golden Gamble In Grass Valley
Mining company proposes to reopen and operate a gold mine within city limits of Grass Valley, CA.
Disneyland Adjacent
A development plan looks to capture some of the $3.6 billion Disneylandbrings into Southern California every year.
The Political Cost To Wal-Mart Supporters
Voters in the Southern California city of Rosemead oust two council members who supported Wal-Mart's plans to open a store in the city.
Eco-Radicals Target Sierra Sprawl
ELF begins targeting growth in the quaint Gold Rush town of Auburn, California.
Value And Legitimacy Of Watershed Planning Partnerships
Former Sierra Club Chairman Michael McCloskey responds to research on watershed planning partnerships.
California Wants New Houses, Bubble Or Not
For first time in decades, the state considers ways to make it easier for construction companies to build.
Can A New Hotel Save LA's Convention Center?
A deal with the city for a new 1200-room hotel is expected to make LA's convention center more competetive.
An Open Letter To L.A.'s Next Planning Director
The Center for Law in the Public Interest publishes an open letter to the city's next mayor and planning director calling for a new vision.
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