Community / Economic Development
Atlanta Joins Cities Looking To Boost Gay Tourism
With an estimated $50 billion spent by gay men and lesbians on travel in 2005, Atlanta joins a list of other major cities looking to tap into this lucrative market.
Is Chinatown Dying?
Why Chinatowns across North America are becoming less relevant.
Improved Neighborhoods Don't Raise Academic Achievement
The results of a large scale experiment seem to indicate that better neighborhoods don't actually result in an improvement in academic performance for any age group.
Virginia's New Economic Development Plan: Broadband For Every Business
Each of Virginia's governors is required to establish an Economic Development Strategic Plan during the first year in office.
New York Limits Eminent Domain By Private Companies
The new law appears to have been crafted to stop a $1.6 billion power transmission line.
U.K. Waterfront Seeks International Acclaim
In a trend being seen all over the world, planners are looking to the waterfront in Plymouth, England, for redevelopment as a site worthy of international acclaim.
Vancouver Receives Mixed Report Card
A new report by the Vancouver Foundation gives the city high marks for livability, but identifies housing and poverty as persistent challenges.
Sauget, Illinois: Home Of The 'YIMBY-ists'
Give us your strip-clubs, your benzene and dioxin-spewing chemical plants, say Sauget, Illinois officials.
Student Film Captures The Nature Of A 'Lively' Downtown
In the same vein as Jane Jacobs and William Whyte, Kirk Westphal, a recent graduate of the University of Michigan's Taubman School of Urban Planning, analyzes the success and failures of downtown Ann Arbor.
Waterfront Renewal Plan Chosen For D.C.
A developer has been chosen to transform Washington D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront. The chosen firm has high hopes for making the waterfront into a world-class attraction, but also protecting the interests of the local community.
Mormon Church Has Big Plans For Salt Lake City
The Mormon Church has unveiled major plans for urban renewal in Salt Lake City, recently presenting its vision for a walkable and mixed-use development complete with housing, commercial uses and public space.
Venezuela's Urban Poor Reap Benefits of Oil Wealth
Venezuela's oil wealth is enabling massive new investments in that country's cities that are mostly benefiting the urban poor. But there are concerns that the strategy is risky and not economically sustainable.
Denver: A Model For Regional Thinking
The Denver metropolitan area has been a model of regional cooperation, with municipalities and counties working together to improve infrastructure and accommodate growth.
India's Plans For Special Economic Zones Face Strong Opposition
Several organizations, agencies and political parties from both ends of the spectrum are coming together in opposition to the Special Economic Zone program started by the central government.
Retiring The 'Retirement' Community
Retiring Baby Boomers are eschewing traditional golf and resort retirement communities for more authentic 'community' experiences in dense urban centers, small towns, and even rural farms.
Prince's Foundation Going To Work In Jamaica
The Prince of Wales and the Jamaican government are set to announce a major redevelopment plan for Trench Town, one of Kingston's most troubled neighborhoods.
Public Housing Community Offers Model For Regional Centre
Built after the so-called Halifax Explosion 90 years ago, the highly regarded neighborhood that surrounds Canada's first public housing project is filled with gardens, alleyways, parks, shops, schools, and history -- all within walking distance.
Urban Areas Say 'No' To Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart's expansion into urban areas, which the company believes is necessary for continued growth, is continuing to meet strong opposition.
Riverside Considers Sweeping Capital Improvements Plan
The city plans to fund and complete approximately 20-30 years' worth of projects in as little as 5 years.
A Conversation With Majora Carter
MacArthur "genius grant" recepient Majora Carter talks about the Sustainable South Bronx initiative and environmental justice.
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.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
