California
Californians Worried About Growth
Survey findings show Californians are concerned about the state's rapid population growth but 66 percent believe adequate planning can help.
Developing Housing In An Anti-Sprawl Climate
Southern California developers are learning that the key to successful housing development lies in addressing residents' anti-srawl concerns.
Using High-tech To Protect The Border
San Diego's Operation Gatekeeper is using innovative technologies to stem the flow of illegal immigrants.
San Francisco Hoping For A Sunny Future
This week, San Francisco law makers announced a plan to develop the largest solar power network in the U.S.
L.A.'s Mayoral Candidates Discuss Urban Planning
Los Angeles' planning department is considered to be 'weak' by many. Would L.A.'s mayoral candidates change anything?
High-Speed Rail May Be On Hold
With the recent economic slowdown and energy crisis, California legislators are looking to cut budget expenditures, and the state's high-speed rail plans is expected to be a target.
The Most Park-Starved City In The Nation
The State of California will fund the purchase and development of a state park near downtown Los Angeles.
Affordable Housing Design Contest
Students at U.C. Berkeley win an affordable housing design competition sponsored by Bank of America.
To Build Or Not To Build: El Toro
Each side of the El Toro Airport question has spent $40 million:the largest amount ever on a public works project.
Revitalizing The Inner City With Economics
The market appears to be doing what years of social policy could not -- revitalize the inner city.
Making A Gritty Urban Neighborhood Safe For Kids
An innovative "kids watch" community development program in downtown Los Angeles has proved highly successful.
San Jose Wants High-Density Housing In Downtown
Officials from San Jose, CA, are urging developers to build high-density housing in dilapidated downtown areas to meet housing demand.
Jon Jerde: Building Urban Legends
Elitists may sneer, but California architect Jon Jerde has captured the public imagination in his designs.
BLM Violated Agreement To Protect Tortoise Land
A federal judge ruled that the Bureau of Land Management violated a court-ordered arrangement to protect sensitive public land.
Keeping Computers From Landfills
Each year, millions of outdated computerand television monitors end up in landfills. New programs are working to recycle obsolete machines, which often contain toxic materials.
No Support For An Airport? Use A Bus.
Irvine does not want an airport at El Toro, so this is its alternate proposal: shuttle OC passengers to LAX for $20.
Dot-Com Slowdown Hurts Bay Area Real Estate
Study finds declining commercial rents and higher vacancy rates in the home of the once booming dot-com companies.
Reforming Government Finance May Help Slow Sprawl
Assembly bill 680 proposes to redistribute tax revenues by population rather than by purchases, which some lawmakers hope will encourage more affordable housing in already developed cities.
Downtown Los Angeles' New Fiber Optic Map
The heart of Los Angeles is now wired. A fiber-optic map now details the central city's 65-block fiber rich district.
Does Cohousing Work?
Cohousing communities are cropping up around the state. In a surreal sort of way, they might be perfect.
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
