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"Cadillac Desert" Author Dies
Environmental writer Marc Reisner's book "Cadillac Desert" detailed the misuse of water in the West.
San Francisco Dangerous For Pedestrians
The city long considered to be a walker's paradise now rates as one of the nation's most dangerous cities for pedestrians.
Easy Permits -- On The Web
Companies that have become accustomed to a six-week delay in applying for an general permits can now register for one in about six minutes.
LA's Toxic Cleanup Sites
LA Business Journal series details 10 toxic sites in LA County that are ripe for development or already in development.
Santa Barbara Beach Transfer
Vandenberg Air Force is considering deeding a stretch of coastline to Santa Barbara County.
A Price Tag on California's Beaches
Economists are coming up with dollar values for California's most popular beaches. Ammenity valuations could have dramatic impacts on land use decisions.
Sierra Business Council Offers Action Plan
In 1994 Lucy Blake, former director of the CA League of Conservation Voters, founded the Sierra Business Council for which she recently received $500,000 as a MacArthur Fellow.
The American City in A.D. 2025
What will our cities be in 25 years? The question calls up a caricature, a grotesque vision of ultimate ghettoization.
Garden Grove Gambles on New Hotels
Garden Grove, CA, is planning six new hotels but some question if the city will benefit from the heavily subsidized hotels.
Fresno's New Downtown
An EIR is sought on a 9.7-acre Cornerstone Fresno landmark project which would dramatically broaden Fresno's downtown.
California's Regions Have a New Champion
Supported by a grant from the Irvine Foundation, the California Center for Regional Leadership is devoted to building collaborative regional initiatives.
Telecom Hotels Revitalize Urban Cores
Developers are turning faded structures into "telecom hotels," rebuilding the pillars of the old economy. Cities need to figure out how to take advantage of these assets.
Retail vs. E-Tail
Internet sales could put a damper on communities' hopes.
Disney's Third California Theme Park
Disney plans to build a third theme park in Anaheim, California, alongside existing Disneyland,and Disney's California Adventure.
Looking In On Gated Communities
Gated communities may not be the utopian haven they were designed to be.
San Jose's Grass-roots Plans Take Root
San Jose neighborhood leads city's community upgrading effort.
Contra Costa Sets Growth Strategy
Growth is on the line for Contra Costa as Supervisors are on the verge of barring development on thousands of acres
San Bernardino's Bold Rejuvenation Plan -- Use Water!
A plan to use excess water to rejuvenate San Bernardino's blighted areas is proposed. Lakes, streams, running paths, parks and waterfront shops are included in this $200 million first phase estimate.
America's Urban Agenda -- From California
California reflects the nation's changing demographic, economic, and political realities. California practically invented the "metroplex" concept.
Learning the Landscape
Avoid headaches by addresing local landscape ordinances early in the development process.
Ada County Highway District
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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.
