by William Fulton on Jan 24, 2021
Biden, Endangered Species, Housing , Transportation, Trump, Wetlands
A lifetime urban dweller, Donald Trump was an anti-city president. Biden is a lifelong Amtrak rider -- and California urban planning is likely to change with him at the helm.
by Josh Stephens on Jan 19, 2021
Duplexes , Housing , SB 50, SB 9, Single-Family Zoning
It can't really be about the buildings. It must be about the people.
by Josh Stephens on Jan 11, 2021
Budget, Housing
Housing accountability unit will help local governments but also keep an eye on them.
by William Fulton on Jan 10, 2021
ABAG, CASA, Housing, Livable California
Appellate court says citizen group can proceed with Brown Act lawsuit against ABAG regarding CASA Compact approval.
by Wiliam Fulton on Jan 4, 2021
Housing, Redevelopment, Redwood City
Appellate court overturns decision favoring Department of Finance.
by William Fulton on Jan 4, 2021
CEQA, Housing, Legislature, Transit
Also on the legislative docket: Bills to restrict development in wildfire areas.
by Josh Stephens on Dec 15, 2020
CEQA, COVID-19, Housing, Racial Injustice, TopStories
The pandemic, racial injustice, an end to California's population growth -- has California planning ever seen a year like this before?
by CP&DR Staff on Dec 10, 2020
Book Reviews, Books, Gender, Housing, Planning History , Race
An impressive array of books on urban planning came out in 2020; Bill and Josh discuss with Planetizen Editor James Brasuell. >>read more
by Sarah Klearman on Dec 6, 2020
Ballot Measures, Housing, RHNA, San Mateo
Peninsula city must meet ambitious RHNA target -- but passage of Measure Y maintains current height and density standards with little flexibility.
by Josh Stephens on Dec 1, 2020
Housing, Newport Beach, Orange County, RHNA, San Dimas, SCAG
60% of Orange County cities challenge their targets, which are much higher than last time around.
