California
Demand For Affordable Family Apartments Outpacing Supply
Nonprofit developers are building the larger apartments sought by low-income tenants, but not enough to meet the demand.
Cities Find Cash in Naming Rights
An Orange County municipality is naming a city park after a shoe company.
San Diego Leaders Trying To Cope With Housing Crunch
San Diego's elected leaders are working to solve the crisis that has thousands of San Diegans finding it increasingly difficult to pay the rent, let alone purchase a home, in one of the least affordable markets in the nation.
First Mixed Use Project In S. CA To Change
Century City, CA, began in 1959 as a 'centers plan.' Work, live, eat and play in the same community. Now it is changing.
Playa Vista Project Back In The News
After nearly 25 stormy years, giant Playa Vista is taking shape as its first residents move in; but controversy is far from over.
Transportation Secretary Hails L.A.'s Alameda Corridor
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta called Los Angeles' new Alameda corridor "one of America's most significant transportation projects."
L.A.'s Alameda Corridor Open For Business
The 20-mile rail cargo expressway linking the nation's busiest harbor complex to train yards near downtown Los Angeles opens today on budget, on schedule and free---relatively--of the problems that usually accompany giant projects.
Fresno Considers Opening Pedestrian Mall To Auto Traffic
Fresno,CA, is considering a plan to allow automobile traffic through a pedestrian mall.
California Zoning Plan Threatens Developers
Alarming California's pro-growth establishment, Gov. Gray Davis is pushing a bill that would give state government significant new power within two years over how and where its cities grow.
A Massive Project: On Time And Within Budget
The $2.4-billion, 20-mile Alameda Corridor in So. CA is open, running on time and within budget.
Friday Funny: MIMBY - Monorail In My Backyard
A monorail enthusiast builds a monorail in his backyard.
Neutra Landmark Demolished Near Palm Springs
New owner Richard Rotenberg of Hopkins, MN, received a demolition permit over the counter to raze the historic Maslon House, one of only three Palm Springs-area homes designed by Modern master Richard Neutra.
A Community Divided Over Growth
An overflow crowd came to debate the issue of growth in the San Fernando Valley: Ahamanson Ranch.
How To Own Your Own Beach In L.A.
The New Times L.A. chronicles the story of how L.A.'s rich and famous have claimed Malibu's best beaches for themselves.
Hollywood: Mixed Reviews For A 'Dream Suburb'
Joel Kotkin reports on the myth of the dream suburb -- Hollywood, California.
New Alameda Corridor Has Long History
Phineas T. Banning envisioned the Alameda Corridor 133 years ago. It is coming to fruition with Friday's opening.
Elections To Determine Growth In 14 Cities
The future of development is the key issue in many of the 14 elections in L.A. County cities.
The Future Of Los Angeles: Hopeless
At a forum in Los Angeles, architect Frank Gehry says he has given up on Los Angeles.
Homeownership Rates Rise For Latinos
Homeownerhips rates for San Diego County's Latino population are rising.
Don't Grow Dumb, California
It is not growth that California needs to fear, but "dumb growth."
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.
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Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
