The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
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.
Cisco Details Campus Plans
Cisco systems, San Jose's largest private employer, detailsplans for a controversial $1.3 billion campus development in Coyote Valley - the city's most desirable open space.
Sacramento's Air Quality Challenge
In an editorial, SACOG's executive director outlines the steps SACOG is taking to ensure that the Sacramento area meets state and federal clean air requirements.
Why Cities Matter to Welfare Reform
A new report by the Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy tracks welfare caseloads in the 89 counties that contain the 100 largest U.S. cities.
An LA River Park System: Reality or Dream?
Can an $88.5 million park system along the 51-mile-long Los Angeles River unite the social and community divides in the city?
A Disturbing Trend In Transportation Spending
Neil Pierce argues that federal spending on transportation is misguided, given our efforts to curb growth.
No Easy Answers
The Brookings Review publishes cautionary notes for competitive cities.
Battle Brewing Over SF's Cab Permits
San Francisco cab companies want more permits for cabs, which under current law are allotted to individuals.
Queensway Bay: Will It Float?
Is a $100 million entertainment complex on the Long Beach waterfront permissible or prohibited under the Tidelands Trust?
Happiest Place on Earth May Get Happier!
Second Disney theme park will open in February 2001. Third park for Anaheim planned.
Santa Barbara's Lost Historical Treasures
Some are questioning county's permit process after old Montecito home was partially demolished
Dublin Supports Vision 2010 Plan
The Dublin City Council favors two of the three anti-growth measures due for the November ballot, each of which aim to curb city sprawl.
How to Finance LA's New Schools?
Los Angeles Unified School District is presenting a new facilities master plan for $2.4 billion for new school construction and renovation.
New Funds for New Schools in LA
New state allocation system may mean millions more for LAUSD to help with land-acquisition and development of new schools.
Traffic Problem? Send In The Robots!
University of California professor is developing robotsto automatically respond to traffic emergenciesfaster than humans could.
The Paradox of Infrasructure Investment
The potential benefits of public capital investments are of two sorts -- market benefits and "quality of life" benefits.
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