A judge has ordered the owners of the long-abandoned Hawthorne Plaza Mall to either redevelop or demolish the 35-acre property by August 2026, after decades of failed plans and community frustration
In a mobile home case from Jurupa Valley, an appellate court seemingly suggests that if a municipal code does not require strict compliance with a general plan, a GP amendment is not necessary.
In CP&DR's milestone year, urbanist principles are arguably stronger and more enlightened than ever. Sadly for cities, the same cannot be said for the field of journalism.
Our publication has been a staple of the California land use community since the 1980s. In this retrospective, Bill Fulton recalls how we got started -- and how we have evolved.
by Ella Morner-Ritt and Jacob Madley on Sep 16, 2025
The Attorney General's Office and the Department of Housing and Community Development reached a settlement that will bring the Los Angeles County city of Artesia into compliance with the state’s Housing Element law
Planners from the Monterey area welcome their counterparts from around the state for the conference of the California Chapter of the American Planning Association, held in Monterey Sept. 28 - Oct. 1.
The bill takes significant land use authority around major transit stops away from cities and counties. Here's how it will work -- and how local governments need to prepare.
