Government / Politics

Leave Urban Planning for Professionals?

LA Times Op-Ed by two attorneys argue that citizens should let professional urban planners plan.

June 12, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Open Internet Access: A New Role For Planning

LA City Councilman Padilla recommends open access; billions are at stake in one of the hottest issues in LA City Hall.

June 6, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Is Sacramento Picking our Pockets?

Vigilance on Sacramento’s legislators is needed if the San Fernando Valley is to see the monies it deserves.

June 5, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

A Disturbing Look Into California's Special Districts

California's 2,000+ special districts hold over $3 billion, with little or no public oversight over how the funds are spent.

June 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.