Community / Economic Development
Raising Money For Skateboard Parks
Superstar Tony Hawk's annual fundraiser is trying to change the attitudes of many cities towards the sport by helping them build skate parks.
Robert Moses Vs. Jane Jacobs
A discussion of urban planning and development in New York City looks at the influence of these two major figures.
Downtown Detroit's Bright Future
Long a symbol of urban decay, downtown Detroit is attracting residents and investment, though obstacles remain.
There Goes The Town
As its first residential subdivision is approved, developers are banking that the tiny town of Hebron, Illinois, will be the location for the next wave of Chicago's suburban growth.
London's Infamous East End Looks To Leave Its Past Behind
While still dogged by its tawdry and crime-ridden reputation, London's East Side is booming with nightlife and vibrant neighborhoods. More big redevelopment plans underway as the city begins to prepare for the 2012 Olympics.
Bringing Major Grocers Downtown
The recent opening of Whole Foods in downtown Seattle highlights the challenges of attracting major grocery stores to the urban core.
Renewing The Great Lakes Region
A new report from the Brookings Institution looks at policy innovations that can help revive the fortunes of the nation's former industrial powerhouse.
Urban Marathons Adding To Economic Growth
Across the country, an increasing number of marathon runners are adding to the economic growth of small, mid-size, and large cities.
Ireland Looks To Recruit American Workers
Faced with low unemployment rates and worker shortages in certain high-skill sectors, Irish companies are increasingly looking to other countries - especially the U.S. - for employees.
Thinking Collectively To Gain Affordable Housing
In Boston, labor unions and community groups are joining forces to win victories for affordable housing.
Growing Pains For Davie, Florida
With 90,000 residents and growing, Davie, Florida is struggling to move beyond its rural roots.
High School Students Enter Planning 101
High school students in Northern California step into the shoes of city planners this fall, as they redesign a fictional neighborhood in a decaying town.
Master Plan May Boost Tourism In Northern Philippines
With a new 20-year master plan, public officials in the Philippines look to create a new tourist hotspot in Alaminos City, which houses 100 small islands.
Ballot Initiative Addresses Need for Smart Growth
The controlled growth initiative in Solano County, California, is one of many currently on the ballot in the Bay Area which aim to promote smart growth.
U.K. Warns Of Worldwide Economic, Environmental 'Catastrophe'
Britain calls for urgent action on climate change after the publication of an alarming report by World Bank's chief economist on the impact of global warming.
Philly Calls For Public Input On River Redevelopment
This article by the director of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Design identifies some of the major issues surrounding development along the shores of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, and calls on the public to become involved in improving the area.
Philadelphia To Retain Zoning Control Over Casinos
City government in Philadelphia has successfully retained control over the planning and zoning process which will allow slots-casino establishments to develop along the Delaware River.
To Build Or Not To Build?
The City of Portland, Maine, continues to struggle with the decision of whether or not to renovate or rebuild the 28 year old Cumberland County Civic Center.
Cultural Institution Battles Suburban Blight
As a formerly small town grows into a city, it looks to the creation of a performing arts theater to bring it back above the surface of the flood of suburban blight.
When A Neighborhood Vows To Stay Seamy
When an architectural firm decided to locate their office in the Tenderloin District in San Francisco, residents vowed to keep the gritty integrity of their neighborhood from changing.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
