An unlikely strip of urbanism in an unlikely place, The BLVD is a model more urban cities in California could learn from. >>read more

Endless process is a regular feature of California land use and infrastructure. Here's a rundown of our favorite stalemates -- and a request that you provide us with your own! >>read more

During the pandemic year, apartments and condominiums in those two markets surged. Everywhere else, housing permits went down. 

Bills to allow "plexes" and apartments near transit by right move forward, as does bill to eliminate parking requirements near transit. >>read more

CP&DR webinar highlights nuts-and-bolts of how cities will deal with eliminating single-family zoning. The panel was co-sponsored by the Terner Center and California APA. >>read more

Amid pressure from community groups, Inland Empire cities reconsider benefits of big warehouses. >>read more

Major auto testing and technology center likely to move forward -- even though the plan has been shot down by the voters once. >>read more

Simi Valley may appel superior Court ruling on 108-unit project, claiming it is a commercial enterprise not a residential use. >>read more

Cities across California are eliminating parking minimums in order to reduce automobile dependency and promote better urban design. The state legislature is getting in on the act too.  >>read more 

Transit agencies say guidelines intended to encourage affordable housing may actually stifle affordable development. >>read more