California

Riverside Growth Control Plan Adopted

After five years, and $11 million in the making, Riverside County, CA has adopted a sweeping general plan in an attempt to better shape growth in the booming county.

October 9, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Lining Up To Buy The American Dream

Housing in Southern California has become so scarce that people are lining up on the street for a chance to buy a townhome.

October 8, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

'Commons' Commentator Dead At 88

Garrett Hardin wrote the seminal essay "The Tragedy of the Commons".

October 8, 2003 - The Seattle Times

Fear and Hope for the Future of California's Housing Market

Real Estate experts and economists convene in San Diego to discuss and debate the sustainability of California's recent rise in housing prices.

October 7, 2003 - Yahoo! Newswire

Genius Grant Awarded For Research Into Ancient Cities

Anthropological archaeologist Guillermo Algaze wins a MacArthur fellowship for understanding society in early cities.

October 7, 2003 - Ascribe

Shopping For A Home With A Short Commute

More and more homebuyers in Los Angeles are eschewing suburban homes and the long commutes that come with them.

October 7, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Has Historic Preservation Gone Too Far?

Does every structure designed by a prominent architect need to be saved?

October 6, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

A Collaborative Approach to Growth

Residents' input comes first in planning for a possible development in Fagan Canyon.

October 4, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

It's Aquatic. It's Epic. But Is It Real Art?

A proposal to build a landmark piece of sculpture sparks a debate over artistic taste and the city's identity.

October 4, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

$81 Billion Sought For Roads, Rails

Regional planners in Southern California are unveiling a plan to raise $81 billion for new freeway and transit projects over the next 30 years.

October 3, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Does Suburbia Deserve A Warning Label?

Is the smart growth movement confusing the cultural impacts of convenience with the impacts of sprawl, wonders columnist John King.

October 3, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Gray Davis Celebrates Ahmanson Ranch Preservation

California Gov. Gray Davis and supporters gather at the Ahmanson site to celebrate its preservation and tout his record.

October 2, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

$275 Million Public Land Purchase Lesson For Developers

A California agency votes to spend $275 million to keep Ahmanson Ranch and Ballona Wetlands public.

October 2, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Brownfields: Bigger Is Better

When it comes to environmental remediation for brownfield sites, bigger is actually better.

September 30, 2003 - American City Business Journals

The Bay Area's Booms And Busts

Though long-term market fundamentals in the Bay Area are strong despite the current downturn, the region faces a number of challenges that could constrain growth.

September 30, 2003 - Urban Land Magazine

A Trail To Disaster?

The intrusion of large numbers of pedestrians and non-motorized human traffic in wildlife habitat is a recipe for disaster.

September 29, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Environmental Impacts Of The California Recall

While the recall has directed the media's attention to the state budget and the governor's attempt to manage it, Governor Davis' significant environmental record has been virtually ignored.

September 29, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

Hiking California's 'Public' Coastline

A band of amateur hikers attempts to hike the entire length of the 'public' California Coastline. The coastline is still far from public, however.

September 29, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

150 Evacuated After L.A. Freeway Accident

Diesel-truck filled with 9,000 gallons of gasoline explodes on freeway, forcing the evacuation of 150 residents and killing the driver.

September 27, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Regional Governance Key In A Globalized Economy

As metropolitan regions become the dominant loci of economic activity, developing coherent regional strategies for dealing with growth, transportation and housing is imperative.

September 26, 2003 - The Planning Report

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