Los Angeles

Tying Rail in Downtown L.A.

Plans are being floated to create better downtown linkage between three of L.A.'s rail lines -- an idea that some downtown residents are wary of.

February 27, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Downtown Development Rights For Sale In L.A.

Outside experts believe the City of Los Angeles is making a density mistake by selling downtown development rights.

March 20, 2007 - Los Angeles Times

Wanted: More Urban Parks in Los Angeles

Author D.J. Waldie calls for the creation of more open space in park poor Los Angeles.

October 5, 2005 - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles' Town Home Ordinance

Livable Places explains the impact of allowing the construction of new "fee-simple" town homes in areas zoned for apartments or commercial development.

March 1, 2005 - Livable Places

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.