The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Water Re-Use
Press Democrat editorial applauds the Coalition forSustainable Agriculture for applying for Santa Rosa wastewater to use onnorth county farms.
Habitat-Sensitive Golf
While environmentalists and designers fight turf battles, golf course developers are shooting for higher standards.
Pollution Rules Tighten Squeeze on Power Supply
Power officials stated that the state's energy crisis may worsen if regulators don't ease air pollution restrictions.
'Green Power' Companies Could Benefit
Green energy providers may be able to offer Californians analternative power source that is not subject to the power spikesoccurring in the deregulated energy market by establishing a fixed ratefor their customers.
Controlling Growth
Effective growth management techniques can help control the negative aspects of expansion at mountain resort communities.
How Does Your City Rate?
Boston, Cincinnati and Minneapolis have the best urban park systems in the US, while Miami, Detroit and Cleveland rank near the bottom.
Plant's Plan Hinges on Air Quality
The California Energy Commission issued its first statusreport for a proposed expansion of Contra Costa Power Plant just east ofAntioch, stating that air quality and public health are the mostimportant issues identified so far.
Livin' on the Dock of the Bay
Silicon Valley's soaring housing prices are driving home-seekers to "floating homes" to escape highrents or mortages.
UC Merced: Environmental Battle Heats Up
Supporters of a UC Merced campus have launched a lobbying campaign charging environmental critics as "elitists" who put the fairy shrimp ahead of students.
Dueling Growth Measures In SF
Two competing measures to control San Francisco's dot-com development boom are headed for the November 7 ballot.
Peidmont May Meet Garbage Goal
City of Piedmon will probably meet state goal due to success of its curbside recycling and green waste programs.
Both Sides Dig In For Water War
At stake is 30% of the San Joaquin River's annual flow -- with dramatic impacts on downstream planning efforts.
Building Permits Increase -- But Will Housing?
Good news for those struggling with California's housing shortage -- multifamily building permits shot up in June to it's highest level in a decade.
California 2000 Quick Facts
Governor Davis has launched "California 2000 Quick Facts," -- easy-to-read facts on a variety of topics -- including planning.
Ventura County Wary of Sanctuary Expansion
Ventura County may ask Federal officials to consider impacts on boating and commercial fishing as they study the Channel Island National Marine Sanctuary.
Road Fee on New Development?
The Western Riverside Council of Governments has formed a committee to study imposing a road-improvement fee on new development
LA-Las Vegas Rail Route In Trouble
The sleek, Spanish-designed rail cars Amtrak plans to use for the route don't meet new federal crash-safety standards.
SF's New Waterfront Sports Arena?
The idea of building a waterfront sports arena in San Francisco is starting to become more than just talk...
Fighting Runoff Pollution
Fight to reduce runoff pollution will needbroad public cooperation.
The Market's Answer To Sprawl
Urban planners have complained for decades about sprawl, blaming outward suburban creep for traffic congestion and pollution. But what to do?
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