The city bought the theater to avoid sale to an evangelical church. That set up an explosion of litigation -- which the city is winning and the church is losing.

CEQA lawsuit claims county's mitigation measures on land use, agricultural mitigation and other issues are vague, unenforceable and  will induce sprawl. 

The City of Fresno is on the verge of approving a 45,000-home, 9,000-acre development area that is equal parts smart growth and sprawl

As planners from around the state gather in Fresno this coming weekend, CP&DR talked to four Central Valley planning directors about planning, growth, housing, and economic development.

In the wake of the pandemic, some California downtowns are stronger than ever. Others resemble the walking dead. Both scenarios have inspired planners to get creative.  

Bonta's warning letters on violations of state housing law increased dramatically in March.

But will investors do what cities need them to do? >>read more

Transformative Climate Communities targets disadvantaged places -- L.A. will get one-quarter of the pot. >>read more

Will this time be the charm for one of California's most eternally troubled central business districts? >>read more