The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
San Bernardino Seeks Ideas For Downtown
"The downtown area should be the signature of a city," Mayor Judith Vallessaid. "We don't have a signature right now."
Vital Funds For Conservation
This Union Tribune editorial endorses the Conservation and Reinvestment Act up for consideration in the U.S. Senate.
A New Runway In The San Francisco Bay
Regional planners paved the way yesterday for San Francisco and Oakland airports to build new runways out into San Francisco Bay.
Twain's Frog Could Limit Development
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to designate 5.4 million acres as critical habitat for the threatened California red-legged frog could limit development in the state.
Smart Conservation Instead Of Sprawl?
Is "conservation development" a viable method to combat sprawl? If so, city planners will need to be flexible.
Cities Are Playing A Blight Game
Is the original purpose of redevelopment-- creating more jobs, and better housing -- being fulfilled in California?
Building a Boom Behind Bars
Small towns across the nation are growing and changing by pursuing a prison-based development strategy.
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Cost Rises
An additional $30 million may be needed to complete the restoration of the 12,000 acres of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands near Huntington Beach.
Frog Habitat To Affect Housing
A proposed 5.4 million acre habitat for the red-legged frog could affect major housing developments planned in Southern California.
They're Poisoning Our Kids
Report claims neurological toxins released into the environment are'linked to millions of cases of developmental disabilities in children'.
Plant Buys 'Mobile Offsets' From Trucks
A new San Diego County power plant will convert a truck fleet to natural gas togain pollution credits.
Too Late To Save The Planet?
While we are more aware of environmental implications of our actions, measures to mitigate global warming may take several years to make a difference.
Contrarian Views on Sprawl
Planners, journalists, officials, and politicians differ on how to address sprawl.
When Anti-Growth Goes Too Far
Will anti-growth activists in Santa Monica, California cause world-renowned think tank RAND to leave the city it has called home for 50 years?
Federal Heights Vs. Strip Club
Can Federal Heights, Colorado legislate the town's only strip club out of business?
Is California Ready For Big Spill?
Environmentalists and officials disagree over whether California is prepared for a major offshore oil spill.
Pueblo's Amazing Revitilization
Pueblo -- once known only for its pollution -- has been selected as one of America's Most Livable Cities. How did Pueblo do it?
Anti-Growth Initiative In San Diego County
San Marcos measure would require voter approval of density increases.
Potential Harbor Oil Spills Debated
Environment Now reports that Santa Monica Bay and Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors face a spill risk because of a lack of planning.
Tech Towns Fuel Y2K Office Boom
Demand remains particularly strong for spaces with tech-friendly amenities like high-speed Internet access and redundant power supplies.
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