California
Bill to Benefit Beaches Approved
Bill calls for $5 million to help Orange County clean its beaches.
California Could End Clear-Cutting
California may soon ban clear-cutting in state forests but this major environmental development puts politicians "in the hotspot between the timber industry and the increasingly tree-friendly public."
Searching For The Right Smart Growth Plan
Richard Lov asks if we can act fast enough before sprawl does irrevocable damage or will we still be searching for that right smart growth plan?
Sustainable Development Silicon Valley's Way
Silicon Valley has something that L.A. lacks--private sector leadership.
Eco-Friendly City to Cut Hundreds of Trees
Residents of Berkeley,CA, endorse the cutting down of hundreds of trees to avoid repeating a fire disaster.
Minorities Now Majority
California's marks historic milestone as non-hispanic white population -- a majority since 1860 -- falls to 49.8 percent.
Kissing Up to the Community
Once seen as saviors, dot-coms are causing problems in communities; some high-tech businesses in San Francisco are trying to make amends.
Infrastructure Planning is Key to Smart Growth
Success of regional trade industry depends on speed in moving goods. Are you planning for it?
LAUSD's Failed School Planning Efforts
The Planning Report presents an excerpt from KCRW's Which Way L.A.? with key players arguing both sides of this $200 million fiasco.
High-Flying Wetlands in San Francisco
Officials agree on plan to authorize $30 million to restore wetlands near San Francisco's airport.
State Water Overhaul Plan Approved
State and federal officials signed a document on Monday that supposedly finalized the planning process of CalFed, the historic watersupply system program.
California To Buy Wildlife Corridor
Instead of a 1,550-house development, a 649-acre parcel will become a wildlife corridor.
Reaffirming Water Rights
This Contra Costa Times editorial discusses the implicationsof the California Supreme Court ruling last week involving farmers fromthe Mojave River Basin, which seemed to uphold an individualistic "firstcome, first served" principle in regard to wat
Larger Chunk of Property Taxes for Cities, Counties
Legislation crafted this week that would guarantee more moneyfor California cities and counties seeks to reverse the local property tax raid bythe state during the early 1990s recession.
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Fight
A $100-million project to restore ocean tides to the State Beach in Huntington Beach has become contentious. Hearings begin on Thursday.
Walk At Your Own Risk
Cities across Los Angeles County are taking measures to make streets safer for pedestrians. Is it working?
Do LA's Neighborhood Councils Work?
Los Angeles is experimenting with neighborhood councils, and critics say the process is a mess. What's really going on?
Dot-Com Culture Clash
Santa Barbara is growing into 'Silicon Valley South' and many long-time residents are worried.
Will Life Be Better In 2010?
Will the public support alternative modes of transportation and reinvestment in the urban core?
Silicon Valley Tech Vs. Environmentalists
Silicon Valley sprawls, pitting environmentalists against tech companies
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Ada County Highway District
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
