Community / Economic Development

Officials in Toronto have announced plans to densify the city's waterfront with a redevelopment effort that stands to create high rises along the lakefront.

March 10, 2008 - Toronto Sun

With a focus on public spaces, Flint, Michigan, is looking to revitalize itself.

March 7, 2008 - Making Places

New York has become a concentration of the super-wealthy, and soaring real estate values are driving out supermarkets. Will street vendors be able to fill the gap?

March 6, 2008 - AlterNet

Portland city officials are warming up to the idea that jobs are key to sustainable cities, and have proposed a plan to try to lure sustainable businesses to the city.

March 6, 2008 - The Portland Tribune

Idaho policymakers must make necessary investments and attract talent to succeed, according to a new report.

March 5, 2008 - Idaho Business Review

Government subsidy programs designed to support the production of the four major food crops are limiting - even penalizing - small farmers' ability to meet regional demand for local fruits and vegetables.

March 5, 2008 - The New York Times

This opinion piece from The Boston Globe calls for an end to the special treatment and unfair taxes levied on city residents.

March 4, 2008 - The Boston Globe

Austin's South by Southwest music conference and festival is expected to bring nearly $100 million to the city -- more than double last year's amount.

March 2, 2008 - Austin American Statesman

A recent newspaper investigation in Virginia reveals that payday loan operations are eschewing poor neighborhoods and setting up in suburban areas.

March 1, 2008 - The Virginian-Pilot

Two notable large-scale projects in downtown L.A. have not broken ground on time, which many see as a sign of the end of downtown's real estate boom.

March 1, 2008 - The Architect's Newspaper

The Downcity neighborhood of Providence is undergoing an urban revitalization, one hinged on preservation and renovation of historic buildings.

February 28, 2008 - The New York Times

Universities are embracing their interrelationships with their cities, sparking a flurry of university-led urban development projects.

February 28, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

If a group of bipartisan governors from some of the nation's largest states have their way, the $168 billion economic stimulus package will include $30 billion to repair the nation's infrastructure, including road, rail, and bridges.

February 28, 2008 - The San Francisco Chronicle

This episode of Smart City looks at riverfront redevelopment as a tool for recreating cities.

February 27, 2008 - Smart City

The cities of Vallejo, California, and McCall, Idaho, are considering filing for bankruptcy.

February 26, 2008 - Governing

The latest figures from Statistics Canada on household spending show that Canadians are spending more for basics, including shelter and public transportation.

February 26, 2008 - Report on Business

Small grocers and deli owners in New York are up in arms over a city proposal to license a fleet of 1,000 street cart vendors.

February 26, 2008 - The New York Times

Palm Springs -- once the epicenter of Spring Break -- is criticized by many for lacking public spaces. Now, a collection of architects, planners and urban designers have put out some ideas for improving the city.

February 25, 2008 - The Desert Sun

With Boston's Big Dig officially completed, many in the city are looking forward to other urban renewal efforts following in its wake. But hurdles remain.

February 25, 2008 - The New York Times

Urban school closings in St. Louis are being blasted by community members for draining the souls of many of the city's neighborhoods.

February 25, 2008 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch