Government / Politics
How Do You Fix Los Angeles?
LA's mayoral candidates explain how they will retool Los Angeles to cure its urban ills.
Gore and Bush Address Key Environmental and Energy Issues
Democratic and Republican presidential candidates respond to questions about the EPA, air quality standards, emissions policy, agricultural runoff and more.
Battle Over San Francisco's Skyline
The fight between San Francisco's competing growth-control measures on the Nov. 7 ballot has both sides predicting doom.
Local Growth Measures On California Ballots
The November 7th California election will see dozens of local growth-related ballot measures considered by local voters.
Calpine Clears Crucial Hurdle
Despite serious concerns with theproposed Calpine Corp. power plant in San Jose's Coyote Valley, theCalifornia Energy Commission, recommended theproject's approval.
Plan to Speed Power-Plant Licensing Begins
California energy officials took the initial steps to speeding up power plant approval by ordering the commencement of work on new processrules.
Vote 'Yes' on Proposition 37
In this opinion editorial, VictorWeisser, president of the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB), endorses Prop. 37 as a "responsible measure that represents sound fiscal and environmental policy.
New Land Program Gets Final Approval
Congress approved an $18.8 billion measure that includes an immediate down payment for purchasing fragile lands, maintaining parks and other initiatives.
CA Land-Use Initiatives Fill Ballots
The November 7, 2000 election is shaping up as a potential landmark in ballot-box planning in California.
Grading the Cities
Governing's "Government Performance Project" presents a series of "Management Report Cards" on 35 of the nation's largest city governments.
Another Setback in Water Wars
The California Farm Bureau Federation, the state's leadingagricultural organization, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Fresnoagainst 18 state and federal agencies who have worked on the CalFedplan.
Governor Signs Agency Consolidation Measure
Gov. Gray Davis signed Bill 329, legislation by state Sen.Steve Peace, D-Chula Vista, that creates an 11 member San Diego RegionalGovernment Efficiency Commission.
Presidential Candidates On Smart Growth
CNN presents a special report on where George W. Bush and Al Gore stand on issues like smart growth and urban sprawl.
Debate Flares Over Property Tax Caps
Despite supporters' assertions that new legislation linked to Prop. 39 caps the amount property taxes can be raised to fund a school bond, opponents argue that the legislation would actually eliminate the caps.
State Economic Development Programs Ranked
Good Jobs First released an analysis of 122 audits of state economic development programs performed over the last decade.
A Step Toward Rational Growth
This Los Angeles Times editorial endorses Assembly Bill 2838 by Speaker Bob Hertzberg, D-Sherman Oaks, which would reform the process by which local governments alter boundaries and authorize municipal services.
Presidential Candidates on Sprawl
Presidential candidates' position statements on the Federal role in dealing with sprawl.
$1.6 Billion To Be Passed For Conservation
Congress agreed on a bill that will provide $1.6 billion in 2001 and $2.4 billion by 2006 for conservation. This is the largest increase ever.
Court Won't Take MWD Water Fees Case
The Supreme Court refused to take a petition by the San DiegoCounty Water Authority to limit the Metropolitan Water District's policyof charging fees to water agencies that want to use its water supplysystem.
Planning Is Hot In Congressional Elections
Smart growth and livability are quickly emerging as key campaign issues in many upcoming congressional election.
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.
Florida Atlantic University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
City of Piedmont, CA
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
