Governing Magazine

Amtrak and other rail systems are using air travel as their model of service, which Alex Marshall argues is a big mistake given the advantages of rail that they fail to exploit.

Former Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith is impressed by Mayor Christopher B. Coleman's efforts to revitalize depressed areas of his city, St. Paul. Coleman keeps the focus on increasing local investment through his 'Invest St. Paul' program.

Surrounded by storefronts, but nowhere to shop? Charlotte, NC, like many reviving downtowns, has a plethora of restaurants but a lack of significant retail.

The practice of secret bidding that goes on between cities vying for business to locate in their town has been going on since the 1920s- and there's one man responsible for it all.

Governing Magazine takes a look at the light rail explosion in the Southwest, particularly in Phoenix, where weather is a major factor in ridership.

Utilizing citizen surveys to gauge public concerns and support for projects is an increasing trend in municipalities across the country. Some say this method is much more effective -- and more inclusive -- than traditional public hearings.

How to adequately plan for cities in decline is a growing problem that has received little attention.

Alex Marshall rebuts sprawl arguments posited by Robert Bruegmann's "Sprawl: A Compact History".

Once unthinkable, zoning is now being considered by Montana counties to prevent subdividing open space and ranch land.

This article from Governing Magazine looks at the planning process along the Gulf Coast as cities and towns look to rebuild, but struggle to decide what to rebuild into.

States are increasingly becoming major players of land conservation agreements between private landowners and preservation groups.

The redevelopment of Houston from four perspectives: the developer, the artist, the power broker, and the former mayor.