Community / Economic Development
Author Identifies A Back-To-The-Core Trend
Seattle planner, architect and journalist Mark Hinshaw's new book, "True Urbanism," explains the theories behind why droves of people are abandoning the suburbs and flocking to dense, diverse urban environments.
Portlanders Want A Future That's Similar, But Better
A report on Portland, Oregon, residents' visions for the future of their city has been released. The people say they want the future of their city to be pretty much the same as its present, just slightly better.
Building Infrastructure To Create Stability In Afghanistan
The US Agency for International Development is considering a broad infrastructure project to repair a crumbling dam in Afghanistan as part of an effort to create economic and political stability in a region of Afghanistan controlled by the Taliban.
The Sustainable Future Of Coney Island
New York has been looking for ways to rejuvenate the area surrounding its historic Coney Island boardwalk themepark. This article from the Gotham Gazette says the city should use the opportunity to create a model for sustainable development.
Residents And Housing Associations Grapple Over Clotheslines
Across the country, communities and housing associations are finding themselves in heated debates over what would otherwise be a rather banal subject: drying clothes. Some want to use clotheslines, but others worry about plummeting property values.
Should Hong Kong And Shenzhen Merge?
Government planners in China are proposing a megacity merger between Hong Kong and neighboring Shenzhen to create a metropolis of more than 20 million people, but some fear the metropolis would be too big.
Progress Slow For San Diego's 'City of Villages' Plan
The city's lauded framework plan for implementing smart growth practices has failed to deliver on its promises, say some residents and experts.
Will Atlanta's Beltline Be Solely For The Wealthy?
A new study shows that property values have spiked around the proposed parkway, threatening to price lower-income residents out of their homes.
Low-Income Artist Housing
Washington D.C.'s Cultural Development Corporation is pushing condo conversions to create affordable housing for low-income artists.
World's Financial Centers Thrive Despite Tech Boom
Predictions that our high-tech age of connectivity and wire-free communications would drain big cities, the world's financial centers remain heavily populated and their economies are thriving.
World Ag At Risk From Global Warming
World agricultural productivity could decline between 3-16% by 2080. Developing countries will experience the biggest drop.
Pasadena: The Great Planning Success Story
In a ranking of California's best and worst mid-sized city downtowns, California Planning & Development Report concluded that Pasadena's reputation is well-earned. Many say the transformation has been miraculous -- and it continues today.
Turning A City Green
A small town in England has been able to embrace the participation and enthusiasm of many of its 1,000 residents in an effort to become the first carbon-neutral village in the UK.
Dam Plan Threatens Historic Turkish City
Plans to build a dam will bring much-needed economic development to a struggling Turkish region, but will also destroy ancient caves, mosques, and buildings carved into sandstone canyons along the Tigris River.
Highway Expansion Plans Justified By Economic Benefits
Plans to widen a highway in British Columbia are being justified by a projection of nearly $4 billion in economic development. Proponents are allaying air quality concerns, arguing that auto emission controls will improve enough to reduce any impact.
Housing Versus Jobs and Tax Revenue In San Jose
Planners in San Jose, California, say the massive conversion of industrial lands is eroding the city's jobs and tax Base. Housing developers disagree.
L.A. May Place Moratorium On Fast Food
The Los Angeles City Council will consider a moratorium on fast-food restaurants in South L.A., a part of the city with high rates of obesity and below-average access to grocery stores.
Homeless Shelter Plan Drives Away Local Businesses
In downtown Boise, recently announced plans to construct a homeless shelter have many local business owners upset and making arrangements to move out of the area. The city, however, is defending its decision to approve the shelter.
Buffalo Repopulation Plan Irks Cattle Ranchers
Plans to buy up land in the Great Plains and repopulate them with pre-settlement species such as buffalo have many cattle ranchers on edge. But proponents say these species are meant to be there -- in both an economical and and ecological sense.
The Bronx Is Burning Over Yankee Stadium Parking
Residents of the South Bronx are opposed to new parking garages for Yankee Stadium, which will be subsidized with tax-exempt bonds issued by New York City.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
