California
State Water Overhaul Plan Approved
State and federal officials signed a document on Monday that supposedly finalized the planning process of CalFed, the historic watersupply system program.
California To Buy Wildlife Corridor
Instead of a 1,550-house development, a 649-acre parcel will become a wildlife corridor.
Reaffirming Water Rights
This Contra Costa Times editorial discusses the implicationsof the California Supreme Court ruling last week involving farmers fromthe Mojave River Basin, which seemed to uphold an individualistic "firstcome, first served" principle in regard to wat
Larger Chunk of Property Taxes for Cities, Counties
Legislation crafted this week that would guarantee more moneyfor California cities and counties seeks to reverse the local property tax raid bythe state during the early 1990s recession.
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Fight
A $100-million project to restore ocean tides to the State Beach in Huntington Beach has become contentious. Hearings begin on Thursday.
Walk At Your Own Risk
Cities across Los Angeles County are taking measures to make streets safer for pedestrians. Is it working?
Do LA's Neighborhood Councils Work?
Los Angeles is experimenting with neighborhood councils, and critics say the process is a mess. What's really going on?
Dot-Com Culture Clash
Santa Barbara is growing into 'Silicon Valley South' and many long-time residents are worried.
Will Life Be Better In 2010?
Will the public support alternative modes of transportation and reinvestment in the urban core?
Silicon Valley Tech Vs. Environmentalists
Silicon Valley sprawls, pitting environmentalists against tech companies
The Code Enforcers
As cities grow and age, code-enforcement gains importance.
CalFed's New Wave Approved
State and Federal officials sign a $390 million plan outlining comprehensive water management measures in California.
Air Cargo Hub For San Bernardino County
A former airbase in Victorville will expand its runway and build an air cargodistribution hub.
400 New Cabs for San Francisco?
Supervisor proposes adding 400 more cabs in San Francisco to "pick up residents in the neighborhoods."
Long Beach to Protect Parks 'In Perpetuity'?
A bill would ban public and private development in Long Beach parks.
Telecom Hotels: Dead Zone?
Telecom hotels in downtown Sacramento are turning out to be a mixed blessing.
San Diego Affordable-Housing Setbacks
Three affordable-housing programs in San Diego are failing or costing the citymillions more than expected.
Goldberg's Way of Planning L.A.'s Neighborhoods
Jackie Goldberg discusses the plan, gives advice to LAUSD, and outlines the issues she will tackle as a State Legislator next year.
Wines, Vines, Tourism and Traffic
Santa Barbara County's boom in wineries and tourism has prompted concerns about traffic and a proposed moratorium on tasting rooms.
Do Urban Growth Controls Save Farms?
Banning urban development using urban limit lines may save farms but doesn't help to save farmers.
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
