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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.

September 9 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

September 9 - The Los Angeles Times

They're Poisoning Our Kids

Report claims neurological toxins released into the environment are'linked to millions of cases of developmental disabilities in children'.

September 9 - Wired

Plant Buys 'Mobile Offsets' From Trucks

A new San Diego County power plant will convert a truck fleet to natural gas togain pollution credits.

September 9 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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.

September 9 - Time


Contrarian Views on Sprawl

Planners, journalists, officials, and politicians differ on how to address sprawl.

September 8 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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?

September 8 - LA Weekly


Federal Heights Vs. Strip Club

Can Federal Heights, Colorado legislate the town's only strip club out of business?

September 8 - Westword

Is California Ready For Big Spill?

Environmentalists and officials disagree over whether California is prepared for a major offshore oil spill.

September 8 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

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?

September 8 - The Denver Post

Anti-Growth Initiative In San Diego County

San Marcos measure would require voter approval of density increases.

September 8 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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.

September 8 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

September 8 - Wired

Urban Design For the Future

Business Week features an urban design photo essay on the 21st Century corporation and the future of arhictecture and urban design.

September 8 - Business Week

CA Nonresidential Activity Mixed in July

Nonresidential data from the California Construction Industry Research Board's July report was uneven.

September 8 - LAEDC Economic Data Global Express (e-Edge)

Presidential Candidate Positions On Sprawl

The Planning Commissioners Journal asked presidential candidates about the Federal government's role in dealing with sprawl.

September 8 - Planners Web

World's Largest Casino In Manhattan?

Donald Trump has proposed the world's largest casino for Manhattan.

September 8 - GlobeSt.com

San Mateo Halts Influx Of Dot-coms

The San Mateo City Council voted 4-1 to pass a 45-day moratorium on the conversion of storefronts to office space.

September 8 - San Mateo Times

Southern California Housing Goals Disputed

State, local officials differ as housing goals for 2005 are decided.

September 7 - Press-Enterprise

'Icon Of Desert Modernism' Threatened

1961 Robert Frey building in Palm Springs gets conditional reprieve.

September 7 - Desert Sun Palm Springs

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