California
LA CRA Expanding Influence
Despite the recent loss of the huge San Fernando Valley redevelopment area, the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency is quietly expanding its influence.
California's New Green Mood
California is spending more on the environment as the state's giant and influential electorate is demandinggreener communities and environmental protections.
Goleta: Annexation or Cityhood?
Santa Barbara is seeking to annex Goleta at the same time the unincorporated community is seeking cityhood.
Where Are Toads in Newhall Ranch?
Daily News Editorial blasts U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to stop development for arroyo southwestern toads.
West Oakland Attracts Attention
Although run-down, West Oakland's prime location is drawing attention from developers and dot-com companies who can't find space in the Bay Area.
Santa Cruz's "Safe Sleeping Zones"
Police have begun to crack down on homeless areas that were previously declared "safe sleeping zones" by the City Council.
Portland As An Example of Smart Growth
Both Sacramento and Portland have roughly the same population. So why is Portland so much more "livable?" More importantly, is Portland's smart growth sustainable?
Environmental Group To Buy Wildlife Habitat
The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will buy land in theSanta Clara River Watershed to provide a habitat link.
Historic Hotel Revival in San Jose
A historic hotel in San Jose is being restored as a boutique hotel.
OC Residents Speak Out on El Toro
LA Times prints series of letters to the editor about controversial airport development at El Toro and proposal to tax Orange County residents for use of LAX.
UC Merced: Politics and Planning
New $250 million University of California campus is looking at innovative ways to deal with environmental and land use concerns while maintaining political support.
Redondo Beach Reduces Construction Noise
Stiff penalties for unlawful construction noise has reducednoise violations in Redondo Beach, California.
California Traffic Budget Criticized
A plan to pay for transportation projects is being called a breakthrough but critics says it isinadequate.
Orange County Traffic to Worsen
Regional transportation study finds Organge County trafficwill worsen over the next 20 years
Conservancy To Expand Land Holdings
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is embarking on its largest expansion in 10 years, linking two parts of the Angeles Forest.
San Diego's "Inclusionary Housing" Policy
San Diego State University professor writes in favor of a Citywide policy would require that a portion of all new housing be desginated as "affordable."
Irvine Company Supports Open Space
$20 million for the preservation and restoration of open space on Irvine Ranch committed by Irvine Company and the foundation formed by it's Chairman.
Livermore's Vision Isn't the Sierra Club's
Livermore's Vision 2010 plan is opposed the Sierra Club, which is offering it's own plan. Both would change urban growth boundaries.
Live Webcast of CA Budget Signing
Governor Gray Davis plans to sign the 2000-01 budget for the State of California in a live webcast on Friday, June 30 at 11:30 a.m. on the east steps of the Capitol building.
Sacramento Votes For Flood Assessment
Sacramento property owners vote for largest flood control project since Fulsom dam.
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
