Government / Politics
New City; Virtual City Hall
The new city of Centennial, Colorado has built a city government, but they have no intention to of building a city hall.
A Race To The Bottom
Can a canal flow in two directions at the same time? Yes, according to environmental studies by the Corps of Engineers which often uses questionable analysis to justify expensive projects backed by powerful political interests.
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.
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
Which Way, Los Angeles?
Los Angeles Mayor candidates debate LA's most pressing urban issues on KCRW.
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.
Got Cash? Name Your Rail Line
Faced with funding problems, Arapahoe County, Colorado, officials suggest selling naming rights. "Corporate glory traded for public convenience?"
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?
Working to Please Hill Commanders
Michael Grunwald of the Washington Post explores the controversial connections between the Congress and the Army Corps of Engineers.
Email And Public Records Act?
The Leage of California cities addresses the tough questions: When is an email a public document? The answer might surprise you.
Cityhood For Centennial
The proposed city of Centennial would be the seventh-largest city in Colorado, and the effort has spawned new incorporation laws.
Vital Funds For Conservation
This Union Tribune editorial endorses the Conservation and Reinvestment Act up for consideration in the U.S. Senate.
Presidential Candidate Positions On Sprawl
The Planning Commissioners Journal asked presidential candidates about the Federal government's role in dealing with sprawl.
San Mateo Halts Influx Of Dot-coms
The San Mateo City Council voted 4-1 to pass a 45-day moratorium on the conversion of storefronts to office space.
Davis Challenged With Aid Bill
A two bill package that would give $500 million in aide tocities and counties is awaiting Gov. Gray Davis' signature, a directchallenge by the Legislature to either commit more than Davis would liketo local governments or veto popular programs such
CA Legislature Strengthens LAFCOs
The state Legislature completed its two-year session without adopting major land-use policy changes or local government fiscal reform.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
