California
Green Line Between Cities To Prevent Sprawl
An agreement between two California cities would establish a permanent green line of prime farmland preserve between the cities.
Architects Seek Permanence Of Los Angeles
Architecture critic Leon Whiteson discusses the relationship between Los Angeles and its avant-garde architects.
A Governor's Race Silent On Growth
Don't count on a debate about growth during this year's California race for governor.
Measuring Quality Of Life
The Economist examines the economic and quality-of-life impacts of the dot-com boom on California's Bay Area.
Profile Of An Eclectic Developer
Michael Harrah is credited with the urban renewal of downtown Santa Ana, CA -- becoming a millionaire in the process. He's also a stunt-pilot.
LAX's Proposed $10 Billion Modernization Plan
Former president of the LAX Airport Commission expresses "grave reservations" about Los Angeles Mayor Hahn's plan.
CA Developers To Bear Runoff Costs
New clean water requirements to treat runoff will is expected to cost developers $300 million in Northern California.
San Francisco Presidio's 30-year Plan Released
Ending a contentious two-year planning process, the federal agency that oversees the Presidio has adopted a 30-year master plan.
CityLink: A Model For Rebuilding Inner Cities
An interview with CityLink Investment Corporation's CEO William Jones in which he discusses how the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego is being transformed and revitalized.
Getting Green Out Of Brownfields
California's Bay Area has been successful in returning brownfields to productive use.
Home Owners/Developers Overturn School Facilities Fee Assessment
An interview discussing the recent Superior Court decision claiming that LAUSD failed to meet lawful requirements in applying Alternative School Facilities Fees.
California Abandons Growth Legislation
California's legislative attempt to focus growth through legislation is abandoned.
Infrastructure Fee Shortfall Plagues Modesto's Village
An infrastructure fee shortfall for an 1,840-acre project in a Central California Valley city could reach into the tens of millions of dollars.
Trading Off Housing For 'Big-Box' Development
A former city manager and current real estate developer discusses the development trade-offs California cities face stemming from Prop. 13.
Sacramento Takes On Snout Houses
Sacramento planners, aiming for "neighborly city streets" propose limiting houses with protruding garages.
The Tale Of Two Oakland Communities
The San Francisco Chronicle examines the challenges facing two communities in Oakland, CA as they try to improve.
L.A.'s 'Bicycle Freeway'
Despite challenges, a bikeway along the Los Angeles river across the entire City of Los Angeles, might actually happen.
The Divine Developer
Cardinal Roger Mahoney discusses the design and planning behind the most expensive Catholic Cathedral in the U.S.
Builders Scream Foul
The National Association of Home Builders says planners are overreaching in their interpretation.
Embrace The Farmer, Agriculture Will Prevent Sprawl
Now, 30 years later, the cry of Sonoma Valley, CA has changed: "Save us from agriculture."
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
