California

Which Way, Los Angeles?

Los Angeles Mayor candidates debate LA's most pressing urban issues on KCRW.

September 14, 2000 - KCRW - Which Way, LA?

LAUSD Valley Site Snatched

LAUSD has been conducting environmental tests on a Van Nuys property. A middle school is needed. A car dealership has purchased the site for storage.

September 14, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Downtown Long Beach Mall

A $75-million downtown Long Beach retail and residential complex has been approved. Opponents say Queensway Bay project should come first.

September 14, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Smart Building

This Fresno Bee editorial encourages Gov. Davis to sign a bill that would require the state to locating its offices near transit hubs.

September 14, 2000 - The Fresno Bee

Who Should Pay For Flood Control?

The Sacramento Bee comes out against AB1147, which would require local California communities to pay a higher share for flood-control projects.

September 13, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

California's Uneven Land Tax

Taxable values in California counties are soaring as a result of new construction and property sales. But utilities are exempt. What's going on?

September 13, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Historic Route 66 Signs Replaced

Souvenir hunters steal historic Route 66 signs prompting San Bernardino County to replace them with stencilled symbols on the pavement.

September 13, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

East L.A.'s Wetlands

Within the 25-acre Hazard Park on the Eastside, there is a 2-acre wetland section. It is surrounded by development. Protectors are ready to fight.

September 13, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Order To Stop Crystal Cove Runoff

Nine thousand gallons of effluent has been illegally discharged onto Crystal Cove Beach. Runoff is the prime culprit in coastal pollution.

September 13, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

'Mansionization' vs. Property Rights

Facing threat of lawsuits, California city declines zoning against massive homes.

September 12, 2000 - Daily Breeze Torrace

Selling Recycled Motor Oil

Kern County wins Ford Foundation award for retailing used motor oil.

September 12, 2000 - Bakersfield Californian

Lawsuits Threaten California Coastal Access

Suits challenge easements that allow public access to coast.

September 12, 2000 - Santa Barbara News-Press

Santa Barbara Plans High Tech Expansion

Officials seek to buy into Goleta's high-tech development to clear path for proposed expansion of runway.

September 12, 2000 - Santa Barbara News-Press

Niagra Fall's $1 Billion Casino Complex

Niagra Falls, NY will be the home for a billion-dollar gambling casino and related entertainment facilities.

September 12, 2000 - The Buffalo News

Email And Public Records Act?

The Leage of California cities addresses the tough questions: When is an email a public document? The answer might surprise you.

September 12, 2000 - League of California Cities News

Logging Impacts on Watersheds

California's Board of Forestry plans to look at the impact of logging on entire watersheds.

September 11, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Nostalgia Drives Drive-Ins

Once feared to be on the brink of extinction, drive-in theaters have survived thanks to devoted fans and creative businesses.

September 11, 2000 - Orange County Register

Minor League Stadiums Costly For Cities

As Bakersfield plans for a new stadium, other cities show losses.

September 11, 2000 - Bakersfield Californian

The Continuing Playa Vista Saga

The LA Weekly continues its ongoing and heated commentary about the continuing saga that is Playa Vista.

September 11, 2000 - LA Weekly

Principles for Smart Growth

The League of California Cities has adopted 10 principles for smart growth.

September 11, 2000 - Western City

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.