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L.A. Density Bonus Law Struck Down

Apr 29, 2009

CP&DR Staff, Housing, In Brief, Los Angeles County, Vol. 24 No. 05 May 2009

The City of Los Angeles's closely watched density bonus ordinance has been struck down because the city did not subject the ordinance to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review.

Diamond Bar Settles With Industry On Football Stadium

Apr 28, 2009

CP&DR Staff, In Brief, Los Angeles County, Stadiums and arenas, Vol. 24 No. 05 May 2009

The City of Diamond Bar has reached an agreement with the neighboring City of Industry regarding development of a proposed pro football stadium in Industry.

In Brief: Neighboring City Sues Over Football Stadium

Mar 31, 2009

CP&DR Staff, In Brief, Vol. 24 No. 04 Apr 2009

In this month's roundup of land use news: The City of Walnut sues the neighboring City of Industry over the environmental review for a proposed professional football stadium; Loma Linda officially kills two unpopular projects; Forest City leaves Fresno; The Center for Biological Diversity opens a new climate law institute; the state auditor applauds bond spending safeguards, but questions real estate policies.

In Brief: Inland City Sues Over Port Expansion

Mar 2, 2009

California Environmental Quality Act, CP&DR Staff, In Brief, Vol. 24 No. 03 Mar 2009

In this month's roundup of land use news: Riverside lawsuit says train traffic from port expansion is unacceptable; Beaumont loses CEQA suit; Fanita Ranch project stalls, for now; Santa Barbara County approves wind farm near Lompoc; Park district and supporters sue over huge Richmond waterfront project.

News In Brief: LNG Terminated, Industry's Football Stadium, CEQA Litigation And More

Feb 2, 2009

CP&DR Staff, In Brief, Vol. 24 No. 02 Feb 2009

In this month's roundup of land use news: Another LNG terminal development has been scrapped; About 60 City of Industry voters have approved $500 million in bonds for infrastructure; A proposed private university and housing development is the subject of two CEQA suits; the lead developer of a controversial San Pedro infill project has been replaced; Former Assemblywoman Nicole Parra has a new economic development position in the Schwarzenegger administration; Madera County has gotten slammed with lawsuits over proposed large-scale housing developments.

In Brief: Dam, Road, Redevelopment Projects Die

Dec 29, 2008

CP&DR Staff, In Brief, Vol. 24 No. 01 Jan 2009

Three very controversial projects appear to have reached an end. The Auburn Dam has officially dried up. An Orange County toll road has reached a dead end. A Baldwin Park redevelopment deal has died.

In Brief: SunCal Developments Face Financial Woes

Dec 1, 2008

California, CP&DR Staff, In Brief, Vol. 23 No. 12 Dec 2008

This month's roundup of land use news: SunCal places two more projects under bankruptcy protection; Desert Hot Springs finally gives up on a controversial resort development; Klamath River dams may crumble; Westlands Water District told to solve irrigation drainage problem; Caltrans launches policy plan website.

In Brief: Redevelopment Association Sues State

Nov 3, 2008

California, CP&DR Staff, In Brief, Vol. 23 No. 11 Nov 2008

In this month's collection of land use news from around the state: The California Redevelopment Association has sued the state over a shift of revenues to schools; a San Diego property owner is ordered to pay the city $4.3 million in attorney fees; corruption in San Francisco; a CEQA lawsuit in Healdsburg; a subdivision in Tuolumne County; Sacramento acquires dilapidated downtown properties; land conservation in Sonoma County; Diablo Grande gets new owners; K rat critical habitat shrinks.

In Brief: Stockton Settles General Plan Lawsuit

Oct 6, 2008

California, CP&DR Staff, In Brief, Vol. 23 No. 10 Oct 2008

In this month's roundup of land use news: Stockton agrees to numerous climate change considerations; Merced County approves a 16,000-unit specific plan; the California Planning Roundtable reconsiders jobs-housing balance; downtown L.A. courthouse costs skyrocket.

In Brief: VTA Gets On The Right Track

Sep 3, 2008

California, CP&DR Staff, In Brief, Vol. 23 No. 09 Sep 2008

In this month's roundup: The state auditor says the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is making strides; the state auditor releases the third report in a series on the plan to build a new death row at San Quentin; the largest deslination project in the country has received final approval; Hercules tries to grow smart; L.A. bans fast-food in the inner city.

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