California

EIR Approved For New County-USC Medical Center

Despite a request for delay by new Assembly Speaker, Board of Supervisors takes step toward rebuilding.

June 7, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Smart Growth Agendas and Issues

Country's tendancy toward sprawl being reversed by strong interest in smart growth.

June 6, 2000 - E-The Environmental Magazine

Protected Toad Habitat Could Stall Major Developments

Designation of almost 500,000 acres in California for the endangered Southwestern arroyo toad threatens projects from San Diego to Ventura.

June 6, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Open Internet Access: A New Role For Planning

LA City Councilman Padilla recommends open access; billions are at stake in one of the hottest issues in LA City Hall.

June 6, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

New LA Subway Extension Will Draw Tourists

Coalition of local tourism groups predict economic boon when three new Hollywood Red Line stations open June 24.

June 5, 2000 - Los Angeles Business Journal

Jill Stewart Blasts Playa Vista

Vocal critic provides in-depth look at project's methane problem and blasts projects supporters.

June 5, 2000 - New Times-LA

Urban Growth Boundaries Supported in Ventura County

Overview of Ventura County's support for SOAR measure and smart growth development efforts.

June 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Newhall Land Faces Water Shortage Problem

Massive 22,000-home development near Santa Clara River has only half of required water supply, judge rules.

June 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Restoring Catalina to its Natural State

A report on Catalina Island Conservancy's efforts to restore Catalina’s ecosystem to its original state.

June 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Editorial: Is Sacramento Picking our Pockets?

Vigilance on Sacramento’s legislators is needed if the San Fernando Valley is to see the monies it deserves.

June 5, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

A Disturbing Look Into California's Special Districts

California's 2,000+ special districts hold over $3 billion, with little or no public oversight over how the funds are spent.

June 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

LA's Mount Washington: A New Religious Headquarters?

Self-Realization Fellowship gears up to defend its EIR for a $40 million headquarters atop beautiful Mount Washington.

June 5, 2000 - New Times-LA

Curitba-Style Busway Along LA's Wilshire Blvd Rejected

LA City Council votes 11 to 1 to have Metropolitan Transportation Agency halt plans for a dedicated busway

June 5, 2000 - Downtown News

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.

June 5, 2000 - LAEDC Economic Data Global Express (e-Edge)

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

June 5, 2000 - LAEDC Economic Data Global Express (e-Edge)

San Francisco Giants Pac Bell Park is Technology Showcase

New stadium pushes technology to the limits while maintaining traditional ballpark design.

June 5, 2000 - InfoWorld

Attorney Robert Wyman Discusses LA's Pollution Credit Program

LA Business Journal interviews environmentalist who helped to create RECLAIM program

June 5, 2000 - Los Angeles Business Journal

Methane at LA's Playa Vista: Real Problems or Just Gas?

Environmental opponents to controversial project cite minor methane problems, potential earthquake

June 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

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

June 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Pasadena's Raymond Theater: Preserve or Develop?

Empty 1920's historic theater: is there room for both historic preservation and economic development?

May 31, 2000 - Los Angeles Business Journal

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.