California
HUD Stalls LA Cornfield Project
HUD is withholding $12 million from the Los Angeles Chinatown Cornfield industrial development until an environmental impact report is completed.
The Lake Effect
San Bernardino city and water officials want to carve out a network of lakes and streams in a controversial attempt to spur development in this ailing desert city.
San Jose's Housing Crisis Team
On the heels of another study confirming the acute housing shortage in Silicon Valley, San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales has convened a 'housing production team.'
CA Water Policy Causes Sprawl
California doesn't require developers to prove they have the water to serve massive new housing developments.
Best Of LA 2000
The Los Angeles Weekly publishes their perennial Best of Los Angeles 2000 issue.
CA Fueled Sprawl By Over-Promising Water
California court reinforced the critique thatCalifornia has fueled excessive development by promising more water than it can deliver.
Panel Addresses CA Housing Shortage
At a day long conference on housing and urban policy a panel of experts on housing reform addressed California housing needs and issues.
Big Sur Growth Spurt
A $4.5-million 784 acre parcel at the southern boundry to Big Sur has been purchased by the US Forest Service.
Stanford Plan Offers Golfing Compromise
The revised plan will still be able to boast one of the nation's most challenging courses while making way for campus housing.
Contra Costa's New Traffic Impact Fees
The East Contra Costa Regional Fee and Authority board votes to propose a $3000 per new house increase in traffic impact fees.
Hotel California, UC Santa Cruz-style
California universities are seeking creative solutions to deal with a housing crunch. UC Santa Cruz has taken a decidedly innovative approach.
Boulder's New Mountain Open Space
Boulder County buys 800 acres of open space for $3.5 million.
A Space Odyssey: Redefining Privacy
As sprawl becomes a political issue,trends such as the explosive population growth are redefining Southern California's perception of domestic privacy and spatial values.
Churches Provide Housing For The Poor
Affordable housing has become the mission of many religious groups in Southern California. Federal aid is available to faith-based groups.
Seniors Squeezed By Strong Rental Market
Senior citizens and persons with low or fixed-incomes are being squeezed out by high rents and increasing demand for housing caused by a booming economy.
CRA In Hot Water In Hollywood
The CRA approved $4 million to keep a Hollywood landmark. But money paid for land for a parking garage has landed them in a city-wide controversy.
Mysterious Disease Killing Oak Trees
Northern California has been hit by a fungus that is killing hundreds of thousands of oaks. It is feared that the disease might spread across the US.
Making Money Building Housing For Seniors
Shifting demographics have made building housing for wealthy seniors in Southern California cities profitable.
Vice-Presidential Hopeful Visits Digital Coast
Joe Lieberman, Democratic Vice-Presidential hopeful, visited Los Angeles' Digital Coast, calling it "the wired West".
Experts Study Orange County Wetlands
A study funded by the EPA and other federal agencies asks the question "Do restored wetlands match up to natural wetlands in the same region?"
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
