California
Marine Corps Vs. Gnatcatcher
The Marine Corps and environmental groups are locked in combat over the gnatcatcher and fairy shrimp at Camp Pendleton in San Diego.
Full-Block Multimedia Office Development
Pfau Architecture designs a full-city-block office development for multimedia tenants in San Francisco.
Urban Issues Top LA Mayoral Debate
Park space, environmental and urban issues were the key theme at a debate among Los Angeles mayoral candidates sponsored by KCRW.
Caltrans: FasTrak Costs Soar
Caltrans estimates its decade-long FasTrak project will cost $76.6 million -- more than twice the orginal cost.
Day Laborer Ban Voided by Court
The 1994 LA County ordinance was enacted to in response to complaints about day laborerscongregating around a building supplies store.
Largest Regional APA Conference
Over 850 land-use professionals have signed up for the APA 2000 Region VI Conference in Long Beach, from September 16-19, 2000.
Major Water Accord Leaking
In the aftermath of the defeat by the California stateLegislature of bills that would have created an oversight commission forCalFed and provided $12 million to protect endangered fish, CalFed facesadditional obstacles as Republicans in Congress are
Down And Out In Dot-Com
San Francisco, the dot.com capital of the world, is not just for greedy yuppies. The homeless have their dreams too.
California Housing Makes A Comeback
California's housing inventory has regained all the value it lost during the early 1990's, according to a new report.
New Urban District In Downtown LA
RTKL Creates plan for urban district surrounding Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Which Way, Los Angeles?
Los Angeles Mayor candidates debate LA's most pressing urban issues on KCRW.
LAUSD Valley Site Snatched
LAUSD has been conducting environmental tests on a Van Nuys property. A middle school is needed. A car dealership has purchased the site for storage.
Downtown Long Beach Mall
A $75-million downtown Long Beach retail and residential complex has been approved. Opponents say Queensway Bay project should come first.
Smart Building
This Fresno Bee editorial encourages Gov. Davis to sign a bill that would require the state to locating its offices near transit hubs.
Who Should Pay For Flood Control?
The Sacramento Bee comes out against AB1147, which would require local California communities to pay a higher share for flood-control projects.
California's Uneven Land Tax
Taxable values in California counties are soaring as a result of new construction and property sales. But utilities are exempt. What's going on?
Historic Route 66 Signs Replaced
Souvenir hunters steal historic Route 66 signs prompting San Bernardino County to replace them with stencilled symbols on the pavement.
East L.A.'s Wetlands
Within the 25-acre Hazard Park on the Eastside, there is a 2-acre wetland section. It is surrounded by development. Protectors are ready to fight.
Order To Stop Crystal Cove Runoff
Nine thousand gallons of effluent has been illegally discharged onto Crystal Cove Beach. Runoff is the prime culprit in coastal pollution.
'Mansionization' vs. Property Rights
Facing threat of lawsuits, California city declines zoning against massive homes.
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
