California
The Code Enforcers
As cities grow and age, code-enforcement gains importance.
CalFed's New Wave Approved
State and Federal officials sign a $390 million plan outlining comprehensive water management measures in California.
Air Cargo Hub For San Bernardino County
A former airbase in Victorville will expand its runway and build an air cargodistribution hub.
400 New Cabs for San Francisco?
Supervisor proposes adding 400 more cabs in San Francisco to "pick up residents in the neighborhoods."
Long Beach to Protect Parks 'In Perpetuity'?
A bill would ban public and private development in Long Beach parks.
Telecom Hotels: Dead Zone?
Telecom hotels in downtown Sacramento are turning out to be a mixed blessing.
San Diego Affordable-Housing Setbacks
Three affordable-housing programs in San Diego are failing or costing the citymillions more than expected.
Goldberg's Way of Planning L.A.'s Neighborhoods
Jackie Goldberg discusses the plan, gives advice to LAUSD, and outlines the issues she will tackle as a State Legislator next year.
Wines, Vines, Tourism and Traffic
Santa Barbara County's boom in wineries and tourism has prompted concerns about traffic and a proposed moratorium on tasting rooms.
Do Urban Growth Controls Save Farms?
Banning urban development using urban limit lines may save farms but doesn't help to save farmers.
Housing Crisis in Northeast SF Valley
Dilapidated, unsafe housing is not being repaired. The poor are being evicted and become homeless. There is no end in sight.
Assessment of Brownfield Initiatives
HUD Office of Policy Development and Research published an Assessment of State Brownfields Initiatives.
California Prison Plan Criticized
A plan for a new $335 million prison in Delano, CA, is raising questions whether the country is building too many prisons.
Dot-Commers Go Home!
The dot-com backlash in San Francisco has gotten to the point where apartment-hunters indicate that they don't want to live with dot-commers.
New Role for L.A. River?
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works' new watershed management division is planning a revolutionary new role for the Los Angeles River.
Proposal for Delta Hits Clog
A battle is being fought over the seven-year, $8.6 billion water-management plan for restoring the Delta.
G. M., Air District Partner To Reduce Smog
In an unusual partnership General Motors and the South Coast Air Quality Management District will retrofit school buses, study natural gas trains and run hybrid vehicles.
Growing Pains of Sprawl
The challenge for every Governor: to properly balance growth with livability.
Landlords Pulling Out Of HUD Contracts
According to the Southern California Association of Governments, 2,200 units of affordable housing are needed in Ventura County, but new apartment starts remain stagnant.
Funds Available For Reducing Pollution
$14.5 million in MSRC funding is available for projects to reduce car, truck, bus pollution in Southern California.
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
