urban redevelopment

On the Brink? Miami's Downtown Struggles To Revitalize

2 June 2008 - 6:00am
Miami Herald

While mega-condo developments are enlivening districts in and around Miami's urban core, a long moribund downtown business district struggles to keep up. Many hope that small improvements will make a big difference in the area's quest for vitality.

Green Neighborhood Plan Has Residents Riled

23 May 2008 - 9:00am
The Christian Science Monitor

As Mayor Bloomberg moves forward with an eco-friendly redevelopment for the crumbling Willets Point neighborhood, locals feel pushed aside and complain that eminent domain is out of control.

City's 'Lungs' Paved Over

11 March 2008 - 10:00am
The Age

Urban projects have resulted in the paving over of significant chunks of parkland in Melbourne, Australia -- land set aside more than 150 years ago to act as the city's lungs.

Is eminent domain necessary for revitalizing cities?

9 January 2008 - 1:55pm

Planners are split on eminent domain—one group believes it’s a critical component of planning since it allows them to implement plans more quickly. Others believe eminent domain does more to destroy urbanism than build it up. I’ve weighed in on it numerous times, including this commentary published by Planetizen.

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