California
Nonresidential Permits Mixed in April, 2000
In Los Angeles County, industrial and office permit values for the first 4 months continued to lag the 1999 pace.
April, 2000 Housing Permits Soft
The number of housing unit permits issued in April declined from the year-ago level in both the state and Southern California
San Francisco Giants Pac Bell Park is Technology Showcase
New stadium pushes technology to the limits while maintaining traditional ballpark design.
Attorney Robert Wyman Discusses LA's Pollution Credit Program
LA Business Journal interviews environmentalist who helped to create RECLAIM program
Methane at LA's Playa Vista: Real Problems or Just Gas?
Environmental opponents to controversial project cite minor methane problems, potential earthquake
California Water Policy Under Attack By Environmental Groups
Heal the Bay and other environmental groups sue the State Water Board for new water policy which is too lax
Pasadena's Raymond Theater: Preserve or Develop?
Empty 1920's historic theater: is there room for both historic preservation and economic development?
Bechtel Invests in "Mortar" Infrastructure to Succeed in New Economy
The construction and planning giant is profiled for its success creating partnerships with Internet 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.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
