Community / Economic Development
Death Of An Urban Farm
When authorities closed down the South Central garden in Los Angeles, the community lost more than an urban farm writes columnist Al Martinez.
Thousands Are Displaced As Indian Slum Is Bulldozed
The Indian government has demolished a housing slum in Mumbai, displacing thousands. Though the government has promised replacement homes for many of the slum's documented citizens, thousands without documentation are now also without homes.
Richard Florida Maps New Megalopolis(es)
Calling an entire country a major economic force just isn't accurate. At least, that's what Richard Florida contends. His article discusses the regional, not national, nature of areas that are making global impacts.
City's Plan For Downtown Falls Short
Residents and officials of one Central Florida community are left wondering where plans for a "viable" downtown went wrong.
Preserving The 'Real' Pittsburgh
Grace Dobush urges the city of Pittsburgh to preserve its old-world charm.
City Chooses Economic Development Over Environment
Planning commissioners in the City of Tracy cite a CEQA provision as they choose the environmentally un-friendly alternative -- a sprawling subdivision of 500 new homes.
Californians To Vote On Property Rights Initiative In November
"Kelo" comes to California on Nov. 7 when voters will consider the "Protect Our Homes" initiative. Having qualified for the ballot, the initiative may sharply restrict local government's ability to regulate land use, similar to Oregon's Measure 37.
Eminent Domain Backlashes 'Aren't Strong Enough'
"Community rights" do not exist, and since legislators and much of the public have "gone squishy" over individual property rights, more action is needed to restrict eminent domain powers, according to this op-ed.
Why Community Gardens Matter
Are community gardens the antidote to America's health and urban problems?
Urbanizing Suburbia In Wisconsin
Mixed use developments are moving into the suburbs of Milwaukee as developers see the demand for combined uses spreading out from the city's core.
Dubai Spends Billions To Become Major Global Metropolis
Petro-dollars are fueling the tiny emirate's ambitions to become one of the world's top commercial and tourist destinations. Experts wonder if Dubai's blazing growth is sustainable.
Stockton Leaves Its Crime-Ridden Past Behind
Once rife with crime, Stockton is taking baby steps towards reducing the crime rate and attracting development to one of the Central Valley's burgeoning population centers.
UK Planning Bureaucracy Discourages Economic Development
England's planning policies may be reformed based on national versus local interests and needs, as the country attempts to secure deals with major international corporations.
The Resurgence Of Maine's Grittiest City
The twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn have long been known as Maine's worst urban area. Today, it is using art, history, diversity, and culture to carve out its niche as one of the state's funkiest and most historical urban areas.
Kentucky Developers Hatch Plan Against Sprawl
Kentucky, a state slow to adapt the concepts of New Urbanism, eyes several developments that are walkable and pedestrian friendly.
NJ Transit Villages Begin To Appear
Though not fully completed TODs, small pockets of development around transit have emerged with more to follow.
From Brooklyn: Open Letter to Frank Gehry
A novelist takes on Gehry's gargantuan Atlantic Yards project, proposed for Brooklyn.
Sharply Rising Rents In NYC Increase Burden For Most Households
Since 2002, the combination of falling incomes and rising rents has significantly increased the burden housing costs impose upon New York City's households, especially those earning less than 80% of the median income.
All Aboard the Atlantic City Casino Express
Long considered second rate versions of Las Vegas, Atlantic City casinos are looking to cash in on the high rollers from New York City by developing a direct train link to the Big Apple.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
