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No Reclamation Permit, No Problem
SacBee Columnist Dan Walters criticizes the politicized development process for a luxury hotel along the Sacramento River.
Housing Costs Rising In California
WSJ examines impact of housing costs of 10 cities in California on salary and recruitment efforts by businesses.
It's the Environment, Stupid
New report by PPIC shows strong support for growth restrictions and open space preservation in California decreases when the public asked to ante up.
Renewable Energy Fair Showcases Green Design
Exhibitors gather in Madison, Wisconsin to showcase the latest in green design and energy efficient construction techniques.
Java-based GIS Data Viewer Released
ESRI has released a Java-based version of its ArcExplorer GIS data viewer software.
Water and Oil Mix in Santa Monica
Gas leaks contaminate Santa Monica's drinking water supply resulting in a law suit between the City of Santa Monica and 7 oil companies.
Court Allows Tribe to Prove Water Claim
The Supreme Court ruled that the Quechan tribe should be allowed to prove their ownership claim for Colorado river water.
HUD and Export-Import Bank Sign Agreement
Agreement aimed at creating jobs and stimulating business growth in America's economically depressed neighborhoods.
LA Times Series on Red Line
Although often critical of the MTA, the LA Times has published a whole series of generally positive reviews, including Flash animations of Red Line expansion.
Rock To Frozen Music
The Experience Music Project, architecture icon Frank Gehry's latest building, will open later this week.
L.A. to Fix Sidewalks - Not This Century
Daily News calls the City Council's efforts to fix L.A.'s sidewalks too little, too late.
Lockyer Supports Rezoning Lawsuit
State Attorney General Bill Lockyer supports environmental groups suing San Diego County for rezoning plans.
Planning a New UC Campus in Merced
How do planners balance smart growth concepts with the University of California's campus development formula?
Costliest Subway in U.S. History?
The L.A. subway's Metro Rail Red Line will soon open toconnect downtown with the San Fernando Valley.
Architecture meets Philosophy
Architects and philosophers meet at an annual conference. Critics say it is just "intellectual fashion."
Alameda Corridor: Progress at What Cost?
Some businesses along 20-mile Alameda Corridor project are complaining about construction impacts. Officials say project is on-schedule.
Swamp Land to Real Estate?
Scheme to convert a flood control basin to real estate backfires in Orange, California.
Runoff Rules May Raise Construction Costs
Proposed stormwater runoff rules aim to keep polluted water from entering the ocean but could also increase development costs in the Los Angeles area.
MacArthur Grant For Environmental Planner
Lucy Blake, director of the Sierra Business Council, wins MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant.
LA's $4.7-Billion Red Line: Planning and Politics
The LA Times prepares a fascinating case study about what happens when transportation planning goes up against politics.
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