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Oakland's Plan to Save Affordable Housing
The housing boom has come to Oakland, and officials are afraid that affordable housing will be the first to be lost.
California's Worst Water Pollutors
New state water study lists California's worst water polluters with San Francisco topping the list.
Environmental Concerns Delay Mountain Casino
A casino planned in the mountain community of Coarsegold, CA, near the Yosemite National Park, has been delayed due to environmental concerns.
Palo Alto's Green Police Building
Design for new police building in Palo Alto, CA, will be environmentally sensitive.
Wildlife Service Seeks Feedback
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public feedback concering a proposal to protect about 2,500 acres of private land in California's Coachella Valley.
Trains or BART?
Could conventional commuter trains be a cheaper alternative to extending the BART to San Jose, CA?
National City Projects Back on Track
National City, CA, plans to replace abandoned industrial buildings and unused railroads with tourist attractions.
Idaho's Environmental Disaster
Just as a Superfund cleanup ended, the true extent of mining's legacy in northern Idaho is revealed -- 1,500 miles of the Coeur d'Alene River basin is contaminated.
Brick and Mortar Meets Technology
And historic downtown Los Angeles building Forms alliance with business incubator.
Demand for Density?
Many social observers believe that the city is becoming obsolete, and that information technology has deprived urban density of its reason for existence.
Bad Lenders Beware
Statement by FHA Commissioner on court rulingupholding HUD's authority to terminate alender with high default rate.
Portola Valley Fights Monster Homes
Portola Valley, CA, tries to maintain its rustic character as Silicon Valley's rich move in.
Genesis LA Targets Inner City Development
With support of Mayor Riordan a new project called Genesis LA is focusing $250 million on 15 major unused parcels in Los Angeles.
San Francisco's Loft Movement
Joe O'Donoghue, director of the San Francisco Residential Builders Association, has reshaped the San Francisco landscape through loft construction.
Anaheim, Garden Grove Duel Over Hotels
Anaheim has been slow to react to a Disney expansion, but neighboring Garden Grove has moved quickly to meet the need for new hotels.
Defining Sustainability
Is there a problem with sustainability? Why we are facing a need to change on a planetary scale, and what we must do to survive.
Rents Soar in Silicon Valley
Up to 40 percent increase in apartment rents hits the Silicon Valley.
Fresno's Parking Lot Boom
Fresno County has 443,000 licensed drivers -- and almost as many parking spaces. Is it time to change zoning codes?
California Cities Helen Putnam Award Winners
This prestigious award program recognizes cities' outstanding achievements and innovations.
The New Urban Demographics
The familiar distinctions between central cities and suburbs are being complicated by new demographic trends which will have important effects on urban America.
Ada County Highway District
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
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City of Grandview
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Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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