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Donald Shoup Wasn't Just About Parking. He Was About The Economics Of Public Goods.

by William Fulton on Feb 9, 2025

His mission was to help people understand the underlying economics of public goods and services. Parking was simply the vehicle, one might say, that he chose to do so.

CP&DR News Briefs February 18, 2025: Lithium Valley; Los Angeles Zoning Lawsuit; Wildfire Updates; and More

by Ella Morner-Ritt on Feb 18, 2025

Two housing advocacy groups, YIMBY Law and Californians for Homeownership, are suing the City of Los Angeles, arguing the city’s recent housing plan fails to meet state requirements

Housing Crisis Caused by Much More than Zoning

by Josh Stephens on Feb 16, 2025

Demographics, Great Recession, Housing

A new USC study seeks the real roots of California's, and the nation's, housing shortage

Position Available, Cal State Northridge

by CP&DR Staff on Feb 13, 2025

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Part-Time Lecturer
California State University- Northridge

CP&DR News Briefs February 11, 2025: Major L.A. Redevelopment; Pico Rivera TOD District; Trump vs. High Speed Rail; and More

by Ella Morner-Ritt on Feb 11, 2025

The owners of the Farmers Market have filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles, arguing that the city’s environmental review of the 1.8 million square-foot Television City 2050 project underestimates the impacts the project will have

Planners Remember Donald Shoup

by CP&DR Staff on Feb 10, 2025

Donald Shoup, Los Angeles, Parking

UCLA Professor Donald Shoup, the father of the parking revolution, passed away Feb. 6 at the age of 86. CP&DR asked planners from California and elsewhere to share their thoughts on Don Shoup's passing.

Big Housing Projects Move Forward At Berkeley BART Stations

by Larry Sokoloff on Feb 9, 2025

BART, Berkeley, Housing, TOD, Transit Oriented Development

The city has approved a 13-building project at the North Berkeley station and is seeking developer proposals for the Ashby station. The move signify a big change in Berkeley's attitude toward new development.

Position Available, County of Marin

by CP&DR Staff on Feb 7, 2025

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Principal Civil Engineer and Principal Transportation Planner
County of Marin

CP&DR News Briefs February 4, 2025: Suisun City + California Forever?; Salton Sea Lithium; Statewide Water; and More

by Ella Morner-Ritt on Feb 4, 2025

The Suisun City city council voted to explore annexing land ostensibly to boost its finances, with potential expansion options including tens of thousands of acres of mostly farmland owned by California Forever

Dispensary Loses Vista Cannabis Case

by William Fulton on Feb 1, 2025

Cannabis, Vista, Zoning

Court declines to knock out a second permit applicant that was in close proximity to the proposed dispensary

L.A. County Seeks Suspension of State Housing Laws in Altadena

by CP&DR Staff on Feb 1, 2025

Altadena, Density Bonus Law, Los Angeles County, SB 330, SB 35, Wildfire

The county's request covers a wide range of topics, including SB 35, SB 330, the Density Bonus Law, and quick approval of accessory dwelling units. Local residents fear displacement as a result of the fire.

CP&DR Vol. 40 No. 1 January 2025 Report

by CP&DR Staff on Jan 30, 2025

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The CP&DR Vol. 40 No. 1 January 2025 Report

CP&DR News Briefs January 28, 2025: Wildfire Recovering: Streamlining, Funding; Bonta vs. Tulare; S.F. Railyard Development; and More

by Ella Morner-Ritt on Jan 28, 2025

Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to accelerate the development of temporary housing for residents displaced by recent wildfires in and around Los Angeles