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.
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.
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.
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.
How To Limit San Diego's Sprawl
This editorial looks at myriad planning problems in San Diego, such as chronic traffic and endless sprawl.
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.
When Land Use Regulations Are Not Enforcable
In Kern County, California, businesses can disregard land use regulations without consequence.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
The New Urbanism Imposters
Experts say new developments that claim to be "New Urbanist" are imposters.
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
Caltrain Stations Spark An Urban Renaissance
Within walking distance of Caltrain stations, new shops, restaurants, and other development spark an urban renaissance.
Regional Needs Conflict With Desire For Local Control
The needs of a growing region often conflict with desires of individualcommunities.
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.
What's Wrong With Regionalism?
Regional planning makes sense, but it won't just happen because it's "good planning."
Zero-emission Community Transportation Plan
The controversial and massive Playa Vista planned community in Los Angeles will provide residents with electric vehicles.
California: A Trend Toward Paving The Lawn
Cities in California are trying to rescue neighborhood lawns and green spaces from becoming asphalt.
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
