California

$1 Million Mobile Homes

Beachfront mobile homes in Southern California are fetching staggering prices.

February 14, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Do Landscape Architects Ignore The Real World?

A criticism of some trends in landscape architecture.

February 14, 2005 - The Berkeley Daily Planet

The San Joaquin Valley: To Sprawl Or Not?

Imagining the future is risky business, but projections often encourage regional planning.

February 12, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

More Rail The Prescription For Los Angeles

Councilmember Tom LaBonge urges county policymakers to plan for heavy-rail infrastructure for the future.

February 11, 2005 - The Metro Investment Report

The New Face Of Solitude

A group of Los Angeles expatriates are pushing into the high desert looking for a 'bohemian' solitude.

February 11, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Why Do Fish & Wildlife Scientists Hate America?

Fish & Wildlife Service scientists report political pressure, distortion.

February 11, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Former Gov. Wilson Heads New Economic Devt. Center

Former California Gov. Pete Wilson will oversee a Center for Economic Development set up by the L.A. County Economic Development Corp.

February 10, 2005 - The Metro Investment Report

Cities Urged to Place Fees on Plastics

San Francisco is the first city to consider joining a new grassroots campaign against plastics.

February 9, 2005 - Culture Change

Design Competition Promotes 'Granny Flats'

San Diego and other California cities hope to counter public opposition to "accessory dwelling units".

February 4, 2005 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Federal Water For Development: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

An illegal water grab by a developer is overlooked by planners -- until he proposes a new suburb.

February 1, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

USC Demographic Study Makes Leno Monologue

A new report offers a unique view of California's demographic future, including how the state’s population has changed in the last 25 years.

February 1, 2005 - University Of Southern California

Readers Offer So. California Land Use Advice

The Planning Report's Southern California readers offer their advice and predictions for land use priorities in 2005.

February 1, 2005 - The Planning Report

Smart Growth In A Dumb Growth Landscape

Smart growth won't work in a 'dumb growth' landscape, says the city manager for Ventura, California. He offers an alternative model for growth.

January 31, 2005 - The Planning Report

Ann Daigle Joins Ventura's Smart Growth Dream Team

Ventura, California looks destined to become the new model for smart growth with the addition of another smart growth expert, Ann Daigle.

January 30, 2005 - Ventura County Star

City Living In The Suburbs

East Coast-style "brownstone" townhomes begin to appear in Southern California.

January 28, 2005 - Orange County Register

Train Configuration May Have Increased Risk

The deadliest U.S. rail crash since 1999 may have worsened by the locomotive pushing passenger cars from the rear.

January 28, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Surveying Los Angeles' Historic Resources

A panel of experts discusses Los Angeles' groundbreaking, city-wide historic resources survey.

January 27, 2005 - The Planning Report

Deadly U.S. Rail Crash Caused By Suicidal Man

A man attempting suicide parked his SUV in front of a Los Angeles commuter train, then jumped out in time to watch the three-train pile-up that killed 11 and injured 180.

January 27, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Neighborhood-Centered Joint-Use Schools

Rather than just building 'seats', we should create neighborhood-centered joint-use schools.

January 26, 2005 - The Planning Report

Watching Gentrification Happen

A high school student tracks the effects of gentrification in her Los Angeles neighborhood with digital pictures and a movie.

January 25, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.