California
Malibu: Where Land Use Squabbles Become Epic
A battle to expand a camp for the blind runs into a self-styled Thoreau fighting to save one of the last pristine streams left in Southern California.
The Suicide Bridge Movie
A filmaker ends up with footage of 19 deaths by people jumping off what is regarded as the world's No. 1 suicide landmark.
Another Take On A Better Suburbia
Village Homes in Davis, CA, while not strictly adhering to New Urbanist principles, offers a highly liveable alternative to typical suburban development.
The Name Brand Suburb
Los Angeles-based KB Home offers to brand the suburban community in ABC's popular soap opera, 'Desperate Housewives'.
When Is Public Open Space Not Public?
What happens when a community puts up 'No Trespassing' signs on public open space?
Bay Area's 'Commute Fatigue'
Poll finds 50% of Bay Area residents want new homes to be built near job centers rather than suburbs.
L.A. Planning Director's Parting Words
'Sometimes the best incentive you can give is to get out of the way.' -- Con Howe, Los Angeles Planning director, reflecting on his strategy for spurring more housing Downtown.
Economic Impact Of Border Wait Times
San Diego's regional planning and transportation agencies are studing the impacts of border wait times on the economy of the San Diego and Baja California border regions.
Commuters' Bill Of Rights
Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Robert Hertzberg offers a 'Commuters' Bill of Rights'.
The Hydrogen-powered Hummer
Is the hydrogen-powered Hummer a vision of the future or contempt for environmentalism?
What Is The OC?
A review of literature -– some scathing -– on the complexities of Orange County, California.
The Perfect Historic Preservation Case Study
The debate over preserving L.A.'s Ambassador Hotel is a perfect case study in historic preservation in this 'equivocal city.'
The Perfect L.A. Car
Organizers of the L.A. Auto Show challenge designers to come up with the "perfect L.A. car."
CA Transportation Systsem 'On Verge Of Collapse'
California's transportation program is in crisis and on the verge of collapse", according to the California Transportation Commission's annual report.
The Rise of the 'Eco-Renovators'
Ecologically-sensitive design, building and decorating has entered the mainstream development community -- in some places.
Best Of Northern California Urban Design
Columnist John King offers his forecasts for best 2005 urban designs in Northern California.
Arts Key To City's Revitalization
Plans for downtown Riverside hope to create a "cultural hot spot" that will draw from Inland Southern California's growing population.
Can Hybrid Owners Use Carpool Lanes?
Despite a California law allowing hybrid vehicle owners to use carpool lanes, Congress has yet to approve the state legislation.
Wal-Mart Is Moving Downtown
A new era in American retailing has arrived: Wal-Mart stores are now desired mall tenants along with specialty shops and department stores.
Downtowners Still Love Their Cars
Residents are moving into downtown Los Angeles -- but this LA, after all, and only 7% of these transplants are using public transit.
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
