California

Sudden Oak Death a Catastrophe for Wildlife

Wildlife experts warn that the Sudden Oak Death epidemic that is devastating California's oaks could have a catastrophic impact on wildlife.

September 5, 2000 - National Geographic

California's Coastal Sanctuaries-Part 2

The second in a two-part series, today's look is at Monterey Bay and the Gulf of Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries. The marine life is incredible.

September 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Disney To Develop In Glendale

Walt Disney Company will develop a $2-billion creative campus in Glendale. The environmental impact report has raised some questions.

September 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

The Online Commute

Information technology and telecommuting was supposed to reduce the strain on the freeways. So why are Silicon Valley's freeways still clogged and giants such a Cisco building new office complexes?

September 5, 2000 - The New York Times

Clean Air Credits Costly For Polluters

As Southern California air becomes cleaner, the cost to polluters becomes greater. The Clean Air Credits program is doing its job, say proponents.

September 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Redondo Beach Revitalization

King Harbor in Redondo Beach will undergo commercial and tourist redevelopment. A pact with the local power plant makes this possible.

September 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

LA Suburb Deals With Ethnic Change

Monterey Park's experience with ethnic change holds lessons for minorities are now the majority.

September 5, 2000 - The Washington Post

California Cracking Down On Water Polluters

California state water officials are cracking down on water polluters with stringent enforcement and unprecedented fines.

September 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Saving California's Coastal Sanctuaries?

This special two-part LA Times series focuses on California's underwater sanctuaries, and the federal government's surprising new interest in them.

September 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Energy Program Pays Its Way

This Los Angeles Times editorial endorses two California bills to extend an electricity saving program that encourages renewable energy.

September 4, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Contra Costa's Shrinking Urban Limit Line

California cities Brentwood and San Ramon are suing Contra Costa County over a decision to "shrink" the county’s urban limit line.

September 3, 2000 - California Planning and Development Report

Environmentalists Eye Gas Guzzlers

Nearly $10.2 billion dollars in federal taxes were lost because of a law that exempts light-duty trucks, from fuel-efficiency standards.

September 3, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

CA Legislature Strengthens LAFCOs

The state Legislature completed its two-year session without adopting major land-use policy changes or local government fiscal reform.

September 3, 2000 - California Planning and Development Report

Who Is Responsible For Storm Runoff?

California builders may be forced to stop storm runoff on-site.

September 3, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Riverside County Plan Selected

Riverside County's growth plan selected in national transportation planning program.

September 2, 2000 - Press-Enterprise

California Rules Against Urban Runoff

A draft ruling by the Water Resource Board could force builders to treat runoffon-site.

September 2, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Santa Monica Appraises Its Past

Debate grows as development threatens existing building stock.

September 2, 2000 - LA Weekly

Will Housing Bills Save Affordable Housing?

Five of 10 bills that California's home-building industry pushed to boost housing construction survived to make it to the governor's desk.

September 2, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

When Water Wars Go Bad

California's San Joaquin farmers break faith with allies and try to claim one-third of the San Joaquin's water.

September 2, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

CA's High-speed Rail Stays On Track

Lawmakers approved a new lease on life for the proposed high-speed rail line through the San Joaquin Valley, but also gave it competition.

September 1, 2000 - Bakersfield Californian

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.