Environment
State Parks At Risk Across the U.S.
State parks across the United States are facing serious threats from encroaching development and a lack of political commitment to preserving them.
CalFed's New Wave Approved
State and Federal officials sign a $390 million plan outlining comprehensive water management measures in California.
From Weapons Plant To Wildlife Refuge
Arvada City Council may OK a plan for a wildlife refuge on the site of the Colorado Rock Flats weapons plant.
Water Systems That Mimic Nature
All around the country, planners and engineers of water and stormwater systems are giving a new spin to the concept of "green infrastructure."
G. M., Air District Partner To Reduce Smog
In an unusual partnership General Motors and the South Coast Air Quality Management District will retrofit school buses, study natural gas trains and run hybrid vehicles.
Funds Available For Reducing Pollution
$14.5 million in MSRC funding is available for projects to reduce car, truck, bus pollution in Southern California.
New Push For Cleaner Air
New report recommends that cigarette-style "biohazard" warning labels be placedon new cars.
The Legacy of Ian McHarg
Thirty years ago, Ian McHarg created the fields of ecological planning and environmental design.
Santa Cruz Island Doubles Its Parks
The Nature Conservancy has transfered 8,500 acres on the east end of Santa Cruz Island to the National Park Service.
Power Plant Passes Air Test
Bay Area air quality officials say San Jose's proposed Coyote Valley power plant complies with air-pollution regulations.
Nation's Smoggiest Cities
In a tight contest, Los Angeles has, for the moment, overtaken Houston for the dubious distinction of smog capital of the US.
Genetically Modified Crops Barred On Open Space
The Boulder, CO, Open Space Department barred genetically modified agricultural crops from city lands.
Water Regulators Boost Enforcement
Federal and state water regulators increaseenforcement in Southern California.
$150-Million Wildlife Conservation Fund
The World Bank and two conservation groups unveiled a $150-million fund Tuesday to help preserve the planet's biodiversity hot spots.
Keep Spark in Electric Car Market
This Los Angeles Times editorial encourages the California AirResources Board to reaffirm its commitment to electric cars and maintainthe state's Zero emission vehicles standard.
Power Shortage Could Be Affecting Air Quality
The power shortage currently affecting California may bepolluting the air as well, say Environmental Protection Agencyofficials.
Got Milk? Got Problems Too
Over 60 dairy projects have been stalled due to a lawsuit that alleges large-scale dairy farms cause a serious threat to air and water quality.
Electric Vehicle Showdown
California's zero emissions vehicle mandate is at stake. Will it be postponed again? Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters reports.
Bacteria To Filter Trash Odor
California transfer station to be the first in the state to use a biofilter -- an all-natural air-cleansing device that uses bacteria to filter foul-smelling fumes from trash.
The Case For ZEV Standards
LA Times editorial comes out in favor of electric vehicles and maintaining California's zero emission vehicle standard.
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.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
