California
Southern California Losing Ground
The recently published 'State of the Region 2003' report finds that Southern California is becoming less competitive relative to the rest of the nation.
Wal-Mart Forced To Prove The Value Of Its Supercenters
Next month, voters in Contra Costa County, CA, will decide if Wal-Mart supercenters belong in their community.
Is Gambling A Solution For California?
The Golden State considers whether more Las Vegas-style gambling is an answer to its giant budget shortfall.
The Success Of Transit Villages
Transit villages are becoming popular -- and economically successful -- throughout Southern California.
California's Bullet Train Cheap By Comparison
It could cost $37 billion to connect San Diego, L.A., and San Francisco, but the alternatives may be even more expensive.
Linking Transportation And Housing
A Schwarzenegger appointee discusses the benefits of linking transportation and housing funds to maximize the state's limited resources.
San Diego's City Of Villages Makes Progress
Five model projects which are part of San Diego's 'City of Villages' concept are approved.
Wal-Mart's Costs Can't Always Be Measured
A columnist points out problems with a recent EDC study of Wal-Mart's impact on Los Angeles' economy.
One City's Ship Is Sinking
One man is using Long Beach's most famous landmark, the Queen Mary, as leverage for his personal financial transactions.
Turning A Nightclub Into A Shelter For Homeless Teenagers
Designing shelters for homeless teens includes much more than just providing housing, it means emulating a home.
Southern California: New Gambling Mecca?
Southern California could become one of the nation's biggest gambling centers as a result of a gaming battle being fought between card clubs and casinos run by Indian tribes.
A New Trend In Urban Revitalization: The Elderly
Two Southern California cities are looking to attract the elderly to revitalize their downtowns. Is this a new national trend?
How To Build Density Into Suburbs
Columnist John King profiles two Bay area suburban developments that accommodate density in innovative ways.
Wal-Mart Wars
Reason Jacobs Fellow Ted Balaker explains how banning big box stores like Wal-Mart actually harms families.
Can You Control Population Growth?
LA Times Magazine offers a feature article about California's growth. Is it desirable or even feasible to manage large-scale flows of labor and capital?
Los Angeles Studies Impact Of Wal-Mart Supercenters
Los Angeles should not try to shut-out Wal-Mart, according to a new report on the impact of Wal-Mart supercenters by the region's economic development agency.
The Future Of Planning: Water Boards
Water boards in fast-growing cities are beginning to reject optimistic estimates of water supply -- effectively halting development.
Spiraling Home Costs Are Bad For Economic Development
Want to live Northern California's Bay Area? You'll need to earn at last $124,000 per year, according to a new study.
Los Angeles Grapples With Big Box Ban
Cecilia Estolano, Special Assistant to the City Attorney, discusses the latest developments in L.A.'s efforts to restrict the proliferation of these gigantic retail/grocery outlets.
Who Pays For Transportation Infrastructure?
California's budget crisis is bringing the issue of transportation funding to the forefront
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
