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Japan Seeks to End Wasteful Spending on Projects, Meets Local Opposition

Japan wants to end its spending on wasteful construction projects, which are the cause of the country's massive debt. But for one small town on the verge of losing a dam, the "wasteful" project is the center of the local economy.
19 October 2009 - 11:00am
The New York Times

The Rural Recession

A new report from the Economic Research Service looks at how the economic recession is affecting rural areas. For the most part, things are a lot worse in America's nonmetro areas.
3 October 2009 - 11:00am
The Daily Yonder

Westward, No?

Westward migration in the U.S. seems to be slowing, as jobs dry up overcrowding begins pushing people away.
25 September 2009 - 11:00am
Miller-McCune

An Inside Look at the Decline of America's Rural Communities

Rural areas have been losing population for decades, creating what some are calling a "rural brain drain". According to this article, the hollowing out of these rural areas will have negative impacts beyond the borders of those small towns.
24 September 2009 - 9:00am
The Chronicle for Higher Education

The Planetizen News Brief - 9/24/09


4:15 minutes (3.9 MB)

Detroit shifts gears to the fashion industry, and light rail sees unexpected success in Phoenix -- all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing weekly on the nationally-syndicated radio show "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

24 September 2009 - 5:00am
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Brown Says Expensive Olympics Will Boost London

English Prime Minister Gordon Brown is confident that the 2012 Summer Olympics will bring a big economic benefit to London. But with costs rising beyond expectations, some are skeptical of the PM's prediction.
5 September 2009 - 11:00am
Reuters
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Sprawling in Beijing

Beijing could be heading towards a sprawling future, according to a new report from the World Bank. Despite expanding transit options, the location of jobs is pushing more people out from the center of the city.
20 August 2009 - 6:00am
The New York Times Style Magazine

Ever-Growing Florida Sees Population Drop

The population of Florida has decreased by about 50,000 people between April 2008 and April 2009, according to demographers at the University of Florida.
12 August 2009 - 9:00am
St. Petersburg Times
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The Best and Worst U.S. Cities to Find Jobs

This infographic from Good shows how unemployment numbers compare in various metros in the country.
6 August 2009 - 7:00am
Good

Entrepreneurs Thriving in New Orleans

Entrepreneurs are flocking to New Orleans, a boom that some expect to help bring employment levels 98.8% of the way back to pre-Hurricane Katrina levels by 2016.
2 August 2009 - 7:00am
The New York Times

Immigrant Population Drops in Arizona

The population of illegal immigrants in Arizona has dropped by a third, the biggest drop in the nation.
31 July 2009 - 11:00am
The Arizona Republic

Top Cities for Young Canadians

Focusing on aspects like earning potential and lifestyle cost, a consulting group has determined the 20 best Canadian cities for young people.
30 July 2009 - 8:00am
The Vancouver Sun

The Resilient and the Rest

This piece from Forbes looks at which cities will recover fastest from the recession -- and which ones won't.
26 July 2009 - 5:00am
Forbes
Nate Berg

The Informal Economy: Michael Jackson Edition

Tue, 07/07/2009 - 07:43

I couldn't resist. I knew it was going to be a madhouse in downtown L.A. for Michael Jackson's memorial service, but I had to go see what it was like -- not because I'm a super fan, but purely for the urban novelty of a huge swath of downtown closed off for thousands of fans and mourners.

But what really struck me as I was wandering around amongst the masses was the huge percentage of them that were neither fans nor mourners. Lined along the sidewalks leading to the memorial's venue were dozens of vendors, selling everything you could think of with Michael Jackson's name or face pasted on. From buttons to t-shirts to hand-painted portraits, the informal economy was booming down at MJ Central.

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Economic Benefits of Urban Creek Cleaning

Restorationists and environmentalists are placing their focus on urban streams and creeks, which struggle with urban pollution. Working to clean them up is turning out to be a good way to create jobs and stimulate the local economy.
13 June 2009 - 5:00am
High Country News

Tiny Town Tries to Recover From Immigration Bust

When an immigration raid brought down the dominant employer in tiny Postville, Iowa, last year, nearly half of the town's population were either deported or lost their jobs. As the town struggles to regain its feet, its learned some tough lessons.
5 June 2009 - 11:00am
The Christian Science Monitor

The Planetizen News Brief - 6/4/09


4:40 minutes (4.28 MB)

Unexpected cities for jobs, parks facing funding trouble in California, and the new U.S. Energy Secretary says to paint the world white, all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing weekly on the nationally-syndicated radio show "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

4 June 2009 - 5:00am
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Best Cities for Jobs

Kiplinger's picks its 2009 Best Cities list, and in this tough economy decides to put the emphasis on job creation and stability. Number one? Huntsville, Alabama.
1 June 2009 - 5:00am
Kiplinger's

No Jobs in Youth Magnet Cities, But Crowds Keep Coming

Cities like Portland and Austin have been magnets for young professionals. Amid the recession, these cities have few jobs to offer. But the hipsters keep coming.
18 May 2009 - 12:00pm
The Wall Street Journal

Green School Building Bill Passes House

The Democrats of the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a bill that would create a green school building program in the U.S., investing more than $6 billion in its first year to build more environmentally friendly schools.
18 May 2009 - 5:00am
NPR
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