California

D-Day In Malibu: A Battle For The Beach

Public vs. private beachfronts create conflicts among environmentalists, homeowners, and beachgoers.

July 10, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Silicon Valley Growth Stunted By State Fiscal Policy

Metro Investment Report interviews the Chair of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, Keith Kennedy, on the need for fiscal reforms to help generate growth in the Valley.

July 9, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

Concerns Grow With Indian Casinos

In only a few years, Indian tribes in California have developed Vegas-style casinos across much of the state.

July 9, 2003 - California Planning and Development Report

Are Neighborhood Councils Improving Governance?

The Planning Report interviews the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to assess the success of neighborhood councils on governance.

July 8, 2003 - The Planning Report

Los Angeles Blacks Roiled Over Renaming Storied Street

Residents of Crenshaw Blvd. say that city hall's proposal disrespects the culture embodied by the road and its name.

July 8, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

A Bohemian Student Enclave: A Trailer Park

Eighty trailers serve as "a bastion of individuality and creativity" on a corner of the UC Irvine campus. They are scheduled for demolition.

July 7, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

The Real Cost Of Walmart's Discounts

Why have nearly 200 communities fought to keep big-box stores out?

July 7, 2003 - Akron Beacon Journal

What Are Cities Doing About Segways?

Rather than ban the two-wheeled battery-operated vehicles, some cities are coming up with compromises.

July 7, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Comparing Affordable Housing In Six U.S. Cities

This report examines the housing production expenditures of major U.S.cities, including Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Jose, Chicago,and Phoenix.

July 6, 2003 - Southern California Assoc. Of Non-Profit Housing

Affordable Housing Matters To Business

San Diego is no longer ranked number one for business; the lack of affordable housing is one factor cited.

July 5, 2003 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Centrists Stand Alone In California Budget Squabble

Republican California Assemblyman Keith Richman addresses the budget negotiation, responsible politics, and the loneliness of being a centrist in state politics today.

July 4, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

Superior Court Voids LA CRA's Central City Redevelopment Plan

Los Angeles' proposed downtown redevelopment project disrupted by Superior Court ruling.

July 3, 2003 - The Planning Report

It's Not Sprawl...It's A New Town

Mountain House, CA, is "the newest new town of the new millennium."

July 3, 2003 - Ventura County Star

Enhancing Sustainability Through Nature's Services

An innovative research project measures "nature's services" supporting approximately 50,000 residents in a dense urban Los Angeles neighborhood.

July 3, 2003 - Urban Land Institute

Criminal Investigation Into L.A. Housing Authority

The U.S. attorney's office initiates a criminal investigation into the finances of the Los Angeles Housing Authority.

July 2, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Glendale's New Urban Village -- A Trend?

A new rezoning plan in downtown Glendale, CA, calls for building housing above neighborhood retail stores and restaurants.

July 1, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

California's Uneven Property Tax

The California property tax system puts an unfair burden on homeowners and new businesses.

June 30, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

A 'Safety Valve' For The Affordable Housing Crisis

In search of relief from San Diego's affordable housing crisi, U.S. residents are looking at housing options in northern Mexico.

June 30, 2003 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Making Sidewalks Accesible At What Cost?

After a four-year battle, the City of Sacramento reached a agreement on a lawsuit over sidewalk accessibility.

June 28, 2003 - The Sacramento Bee

Is Renaming Of Major Streets A New Trend?

Los Angeles debates whether to change the name of a major street.

June 28, 2003 - 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.