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State May Proceed With Housing Lawsuit Against Norwalk
Judge rules that the city's decision not to enforce its moratorium on shelters and supportive housing doesn't make the lawsuit either moot or unripe.

William Fulton
Feb 22, 2025


Suisun City Annexation Could Provide "Bargaining Chip" for California Forever
Huge new town might be a financial benefit to the troubled city, and Forever isn't getting anywhere with Solano County.

Josh Stephens
Feb 22, 2025
CP&DR News Briefs February 18, 2025: Lithium Valley; Los Angeles Zoning Lawsuit; Wildfire Updates; and More
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

Ella Morner-Ritt
Feb 16, 2025
Planners Remember Donald Shoup
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.
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Feb 11, 2025


Big Housing Projects Move Forward At Berkeley BART Stations
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.
Larry Sokoloff
Feb 10, 2025


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

William Fulton
Feb 9, 2025
CP&DR News Briefs February 11, 2025: Major L.A. Redevelopment; Pico Rivera TOD District; Trump vs. High Speed Rail; and More
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

Ella Morner-Ritt
Feb 9, 2025
CP&DR News Briefs February 4, 2025: Suisun City + California Forever?; Salton Sea Lithium; Statewide Water; and More
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

Ella Morner-Ritt
Feb 3, 2025
Dispensary Loses Vista Cannabis Case
Court declines to knock out a second permit applicant that was in close proximity to the proposed dispensary

William Fulton
Feb 2, 2025
L.A. County Seeks Suspension of State Housing Laws in Altadena
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.
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Feb 1, 2025


CP&DR Vol. 40 No. 1 January 2025 Report
CP&DR Vol. 40 No. 1 January 2025 Report
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Jan 30, 2025
CP&DR News Briefs January 28, 2025: Wildfire Recovering: Streamlining, Funding; Bonta vs. Tulare; S.F. Railyard Development; and More
Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to accelerate the development of temporary housing for residents displaced by recent wildfires in and around Los Angeles

Ella Morner-Ritt
Jan 27, 2025
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