Government / Politics
Retail vs. E-Tail
Internet sales could put a damper on communities' hopes.
Good Economy Benefits Kern County
Kern County Administrators release their pleasantly plump spending plan for fiscal year 2000-2001.
Palm Desert's Proposed Tribal Land Bill
The Torres-Martinez Indian Tribe have yet to be compensated for land they lost almost ninety years ago. Mary Bono's new bill may fix that.
California Cities Helen Putnam Award Winners
This prestigious award program recognizes cities' outstanding achievements and innovations.
FBI Probing S.F. Building Inspectors
The F.B.I. is looking into allegations the Building Inspection Departmentpromotes dirty dealing in its inspections.
Building Neighborhood Councils
USC experts call for flexibility in defining boundaries as the new Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) begins creating neighborhood councils.
Davis Signs Housing Package
Governor Gray Davis signed the Budget Housing Trailer Bill package totaling $240 million in new funding to meet the state’s housing needs.
Cities and the Presidential Election
To create real change, and to help cities become strong and competitive, government officials need to think differently about urban policy.
Counties, Cities, Gain Little from Surpluses
Local governments in California that suffered in last decade say they are not gaining much in recent good times.
Lies, Damn Lies, and Playa Vista
New Times LA takes an irreverent look at Playa Vista and the Los Angeles City Council.
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.
Goleta: Annexation or Cityhood?
Santa Barbara is seeking to annex Goleta at the same time the unincorporated community is seeking cityhood.
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.
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.
$9 Billion for Housing Programs
State Agency Will Finance Homes for 64,600 Families Over Five Years.
LA County Census Discussed
Local and state officials discuss LA County's high response rate; no mention of potential census abuses in Santa Monica.
Housing Battle Brewing
SCAG asks state department to reduce housing estimates for Southern California, but state stands firm, setting the stage for a battle.
The New LA Charter: Are You Ready?
Among the changes: 15 neighborhood councils, five regional planning commissions. Is this "placebo government?"
No Open Access To Cable Lines
Court rules that local cities cannot mandate open access to cable lines.
HUD Releases State of Cities
Department of Housing and Urban Development publishes localized information on the State of the Cities for 114 metro areas.
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
