Community / Economic Development
The 'Ultimate Pedestrian Environment': Alleys
Alleys -- considered by many to be dangerous or neglected, can become a fertile ground for 'organic new urbanism', says architect David Winslow.
Can The U.S. Learn From The Slow City Movement?
With its emphasis on good food, sustainable living, and local community, the Slow City movement is spreading across Europe. But what potential is there for the movement to make the jump across the Atlantic?
America's Other 'Ground Zero'
After spending 72 hours in New Orleans, Charles Shaw finds a city in "desperation."
Proposed Mixed Use Development Rises Too High
A $1.5 billion dollar mixed use development proposed along the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been voted down by the city's planning commission after it refused to approve a zoning variance for 30 story condos.
Microfinance at a Crossroads
The business of making loans to poor people in underdeveloped countries is entering a critical period of development. Foundations and other non-governmental groups have shown the private sector that money can be made by lending to these populations.
Detroit Wants Walkable Urbanity
Clare Pfeiffer Ramsey interviews real estate guru Chris Leinberger on developing walkable urbanity in Detroit.
Race, Poverty, And Uneven Development
Policies and initiatives based on class and race are essential in altering the unequal patterns of opportunity in cities and suburbs.
Wal-Mart's Expansion Into China
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to buy a massive Chinese "hypermarket" for close to $1 billion, making Wal-Mart the largest food and department store network in China.
A Dark Day For Affordable Housing
For decades Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village has provided some of the most affordable housing in Manhattan. However, the completion of a $5.4 billion dollar real estate deal, the largest in American history, has residents worried about the future.
Philadelphia Launches Riverfront Planning Process
The city's mayor invites the University of Pennsylvania to work with City Planning Commission to facilitate public planning process for the Delaware River waterfront.
Reston Rests a Little Too Easily
Philip Langdon recalls mixed-feelings about Reston's unfinished dream.
Urban Planning, IDEO Style
The California-based design company's "Smart Space" practice takes on the staid world of infrastructure, zoning and public process.
Healing Medical Districts
Memphis and Miami may be leading the charge to rethinking medical districts with New Urbanism.
Wal-Mart's 'Urban Format': The Wal-Mart Sushi Bar
Wal-Mart is adapting its suburban big-box format the to sensibilities of urban residents in larger cities. Atlanta's new store includes a decidedly more upscale mix of products.
Interview With Vancouver's New Planning Chief
CBC's "BC This Week" leads off with a 7 minute interview with Vancouver's new lead planner.
Connecting The Dots In Indianapolis
A $15 million donation launches the distinctive Indianapolis Cultural Trail toward construction.
America's Largest Public Housing Project Passes Into History
Robert Taylor Homes, the largest in a wave of urban public housing projects built during the 1960s, has finally fallen victim to the wreaking ball as part of the Chicago Housing Authorities massive redevelopment plans.
Downtown Waco Embraces New Urbanism
The long-dormant downtown in this central Texas city is poised for revitalization designed to take advantage of nearby Baylor University and other assets. New Urbanist designs are generating hope and excitement.
USC Joins LA's Downtown Rennaisance
Urban universities including the Univ. of Southern California are working to transform their tough neighborhoods.
California's Prop. 90 and Its Impact On Redevelopment
Prop. 90 looks like a simple anti-Kelo bill...until you get to the part about regulatory takings. Officials in Los Angeles are waiting with baited breath to see if the proposition passes.
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.
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Nashville Planning Department
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
