Gwen Hilburn

A speculator has purchased 2,000 acres of coveted parkland in Malibu. There is fear that he will build on this pristine land.

The L.A. City Council has approved plans for a $1-billion entertainment district on 27 acres around Staples Center.

It has a dramatic new bridge constructed from steel and glass. Designed by a Spanish architect, it is causing a furor.

In the past, Europe was the model for the urban future. Today, European cities need to look to America for new models.

In an attempt to divert runoff and improve the quality of Orange County, CA beaches, a system including rubber dams will be used.