Community / Economic Development
A New Metric Model for Economic Development?
A study of the Northeast Ohio economy provides a different way of analyzing and tracking the impact of economic development initiatives by mathematically analyzing economic data and determining there are eight key factors of regional economic growth.
Designing A Socially Just Downtown
A grassroots coalition in Oakland used its organizing and design skills to produce a housing proposal the city couldn't refuse, despite the mayor's stiff opposition.
We Are The NIMBYs
Why is a Denver neighborhood organization so eager to spread the word about a locally unwanted land use?
What Is The New Suburbanism?
Joel Kotkin, author of the November 2005 report "The New Suburbanism", introduces the new planning theory, clarifies what it means, and describes how it remains very much a work in progress.
What Bush Can Learn From California's Energy Strategy
California energy strategy is to create an economy that is less oil-dependent and one that will use technology to attract jobs to the state.
Large-scale Urban Interventions: The Case of Faria Lima in Sao Paulo
Large-scale urban redevelopment projects raise many questions about the impacts of subsequent development. They often use new fiscal or regulatory instruments, and affect land prices and infrastructure.
Seattle Viaduct Project Could Define City Development
The controversial highway redevelopment isn't as massive as Boston's Big Dig, but it represents equally weighty issues for the future of the city.
New Urbanists Focus On Gentilly, Louisiana
Andres Duany leads a rebuilding team that considers the town a microcosm of New Orleans.
Reclaiming Dike 14
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources owns some property on Cleveland's rocky Lake Erie coastline. Now a rare layover for migratory birds, polluted Dike 14 has the potential to become a model park for the city.
California's Central Valley Farmland At The Tipping Point?
Most of the counties and major cities in California's Central Valley are failing to make significant progress at preserving farmland in the nation's most important agricultural region, according to this new study from the American Farmland Trust.
Balancing Affordability, Preservation, And Gentrification In Atlanta
Briarcliff Summit, built in 1925, has 200 units that are falling apart. Are the owners taking advantage of federal housing subsidies? Should the building be restored? If so, how will residents be impacted?
Does The 'Broken Windows' Theory Really Work?
Law professor Bernard E. Harcourt argues that the "broken windows" theory has be en proven not to be an effective crime-fighting technique. But LA Police Chief William J. Bratton, who has built his career on the theory, will not be easily convinced.
Gary, Indiana, Turns 100 And Hopes For Better Times
The city founded in 1906 to house U.S. Steel workers hopes its next 100 years bring a return to past glory.
Historic Tacoma Churches Need More Than Faith
As congregations dwindle and development pressures increase, more "grand old churches" are contemplating selling their property to make way for hospitals, condos, and apartments.
Former NBA Star To Revitalize Historic Section Of Maine's Capital City
Former NBA star Christian Laettner's development company, Blue Devil Ventures, is working with state and local officials to revitalize the Kennebec Arsenal, a historic parcel of land across the Kennebec River from Augusta's downtown.
'Urbane Future' For California's Inland Empire
Southern California's Inland Empire, once a blue-collar bedroom community, is transforming itself with upscale housing, new amenities, and jobs. "
Wal-Mart Goes Gourmet
What is the retail giant doing offering a $557 bottle of wine in a new store in Texas? This right after its initiative to enter "blighted cities"?
Free Parking Eliminated In Seattle
New solar-powered pay kiosks are increasing city revenue at formerly metered or free spaces, and new plans are afoot to rollback after hours free parking, meaning nights and weekends could cost drivers.
Neighborhood Groups Clash Over Boston Park
What happens when too many people want to improve their neighborhood park?
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
