Housing
No Reclamation Permit, No Problem
SacBee Columnist Dan Walters criticizes the politicized development process for a luxury hotel along the Sacramento River.
Planning a New UC Campus in Merced
How do planners balance smart growth concepts with the University of California's campus development formula?
Taking the Pall off the Strip Mall
Urban Land Institute provides "Ten Commandments" to aid in the revitalization and restructuring of suburban commercial strips.
Building Bans Win More Fans
The federal government's power to enact temporary building bans is upheld after being challenged by Lake Tahoe landowners.
Use Budget Surplus to Develop Housing
Housing professionals present a strong economic argument for a reliable and affordable housing stock for all residents.
Not a drop to drink?
Which Way, LA? Moderator Warren Olney hosts debate about the impact of recent water ruling on Newhall Ranch Development.
Playa Vista In Arbitration
Rising interest rates threaten viability of project; arbitration could decide controlling interest.
Growing Criticism For Queensway Bay
A proposed $100 million shopping center in Long Beach is facing growing criticism from residents.
San Bernardino's Development 'Donut Hole'
AB 1544 would require City of Redlands city to provide services in unincorporated San Bernardino, but receive no development fees.
If You Build It, They Will Stay
Op-Ed by Newhall CEO Thomas Lee calls for changes in LA's development process and changing perceptions of high density.
Affordable Housing Battle Brewing in Sacramento
Attempt to bring Sacramento Affordable Housing Requirment in compliance with State mandates likely to be a controversial issue.
Disney's California Misadventure
An ambitious new Disney theme park in Anaheim, California, draws criticism from residents.
San Diego's Infrastructure Planning -- What Went Wrong?
While San Diego's planning successes are the envy of many, big infrastructure projects face major problems.
Convention Center Expansion as Revitilization Tool
San Diego expansion will be complete in 2001, and is generating new investment in downtown.
Sacramento Addresses the Cost of Sprawl
Sacramento considers shifting more of the cost of infrastructure required for new development to new homes buyers.
Can LA's Redevelopment Agency Avoid 20% Affordable Housing?
Columnist Morrison asks: Is downtown Los Angeles going to become a vertical San Marino?
Orange County Land Leases Increase by 389 percent
Condominium residents of The Gables face a nearly quadruple increase in ground-lease payments.
Conference in L.A. Discusses Real Estate Trends
Real Estate Trends 2000 conference in downtown Los Angeles focuses on a range of real estate issues.
Newhall Land Faces Water Shortage Problem
Massive 22,000-home development near Santa Clara River has only half of required water supply, judge rules.
LA's Mount Washington: A New Religious Headquarters?
Self-Realization Fellowship gears up to defend its EIR for a $40 million headquarters atop beautiful Mount Washington.
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
