California

The Future For Cities: Infrastructure Efficiency

William Fulton argues that Los Angeles' Alameda Corridor is an example of the most important kind of development cities can accomplish.

June 24, 2002 - Governing

Los Angeles' Borough Plan: A Formidable Alternative

A carefully crafted borough plan for Los Angeles is gaining the support of major civic leaders who oppose secession.

June 23, 2002 - The Washington Post Writers Group

L.A.'s Traffic Worst In The Nation. Again.

Los Angeles, for the 15th time in a row, was named by the Texas Transportation Institute as the city with the worst traffic.

June 23, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

L.A. Secession Challenged As CEQA Violation

An attorney is attempting to block the upcoming vote on secession by arguing that the breakup will have environmental impacts that violate CEQA.

June 21, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

How To Limit San Diego's Sprawl

This editorial looks at myriad planning problems in San Diego, such as chronic traffic and endless sprawl.

June 20, 2002 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

The Last Master-planned Community?

San Elijo Hill, designed by New Urbanism founder Peter Calthorpe, may be the last master-planned community in San Diego County, CA.

June 20, 2002 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

When Land Use Regulations Are Not Enforcable

In Kern County, California, businesses can disregard land use regulations without consequence.

June 19, 2002 - Bakersfield Californian

People Power Will Save The Silicon Valley

The Silicon Valley, according to a recent Milken Institute study, represents roughly six percent of the entire tech output in the nation.

June 19, 2002 - REIS

Does New Urbanism Make Good Neighbors?

Corporate campuses can blend in to the community with good design. A comparison of two corporate campuses in California.

June 18, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Borough Plan For Los Angeles

The Planning Report is the first to publish online the leading proposal by wich Los Angeles would be divided into nine boroughs.

June 17, 2002 - The Planning Report

A Tale Of Two Corporate Campus Designs

The new Pixar animation facility in Emeryville, CA, turns its back on the city. Does absolute exclusion make for good neighbors?

June 17, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The Most Politically Astute Barbershop In L.A.

Steve Lopez visits the most politically-astute barbershop in Los Angeles for an inside look at secession.

June 16, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

The New Urbanism Imposters

Experts say new developments that claim to be "New Urbanist" are imposters.

June 15, 2002 - The New York Times

L.A. Daily News Editor Supports Borough Proposal

An interview with Ron Kaye, managing editor of L.A. Daily News, on secession, boroughs, and the contributions of media to public policy debates

June 13, 2002 - The Planning Report

Caltrain Stations Spark An Urban Renaissance

Within walking distance of Caltrain stations, new shops, restaurants, and other development spark an urban renaissance.

June 13, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Regional Needs Conflict With Desire For Local Control

The needs of a growing region often conflict with desires of individualcommunities.

June 12, 2002 - California Planning and Development Report

When Does Land Regulation Become Too Expensive?

The subtext of the Tahoe case reveals a startling suggestion: land use regulation is prohbitively expensive, and should stop.

June 10, 2002 - Slate

What's Wrong With Regionalism?

Regional planning makes sense, but it won't just happen because it's "good planning."

June 10, 2002 - Planetizen

Zero-emission Community Transportation Plan

The controversial and massive Playa Vista planned community in Los Angeles will provide residents with electric vehicles.

June 9, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

California: A Trend Toward Paving The Lawn

Cities in California are trying to rescue neighborhood lawns and green spaces from becoming asphalt.

June 9, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

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.