California
Los Angeles Struggles To Reclaim Its Lost River
The neglected Los Angeles River, which runs through the city, could be a logical place to begin renewing the city center.
An Insider's Perspective On Wal-Mart Wars
A San Francisco Chronicle columnist embeds herself in the war to keep Wal-Mart out.
Growth Vision: It's Not About Principles, It's About Control
Cities and counties tussle over who controls growth in Contra Costa.
Wal-Mart's Infill Strategy?
Wal-Mart builds a 3-story store inside a vacant department store at an enclosed mall in a dense Los Angeles neighborhood.
The Anti-Tax, Smart Growth Connection
It would be ironic if anti-tax conservatives were in fact unknowingly creating strong incentives for smart growth. This may be what's happening in California.
Supply Chain Access
A logistics airport is being built in southern California to address the nation's import and export needs.
The New Sport: Urban Exploring
For the new breed of 'urban explorer', the thrill is finding history in abandoned buildings and underground tunnels.
Home Prices Soar In Southern California
Median value hits a new record in Ventura County. Biggest gains are seen in north Thousand Oaks, while Oak Park loses ground.
Study Urges County To Fight Sprawl
A study by the Greenbelt Alliance urges Contra Costa County, CA, to fight sprawl.
How To Fight Sprawl And Encourage Smart Growth
An analysis of sprawl in Contra Costa County, CA, and opportunities for smart growth.
County To Approve $1 Billion Land Deal
Despite threats of lawsuits, Riverside County, CA is poised to adopt a $1-billion conservation plan that will govern growth for the next 75 years.
Californians Raise Roof Over New Housing
The two biggest developments in the West, just north of L.A., revive an enduring debate over growth.
The Elusive Airport-Subway Link
Planners have been trying to link San Francisco's BART to San Francisco International Airport since 1956. Now it may finally happen.
Low-Income Housing Projects Get A New Look
Low-income housing developers discover that good design makes good neighbors.
Final Build-out Of Orange County Is Underway
Orange County is leading the way for Los Angeles and the region.
Airport-Transit Link's Thirty-Year Odyssey
After thirty years, BART finally reaches the San Francisco International Airport.
Affordable Housing Or Resort?
New low-income housing projects in Los Angeles resemble resorts more than affordable housing.
Creating A 'Real' Place In Azusa, CA
How does a community developing a distinct identity and sense of place for itself?
Housing Advocates Sue California Cities For Affordable Housing
Is affordable housing by lawsuit the next trend for California cities?
Competing For Habitat Management
The Western Riverside Council of Governments is selected for additional responsibilities -- habitat planning.
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
