Community / Economic Development
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?
Malls Struggling As 'Lifestyle Centers' Get Hot
After a remarkable run of success, developers of the "Mills" malls now find themselves on financially shaky ground as the public's taste for suburban shopping shifts to "lifestyle" centers patterned after traditional Main Streets.
The 'Great Chelsea Nightclub Massacre'
Why did police raid six nightclubs in Manhattan on the night of March 31?
'Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities' In First Suburbs
A new Brookings Institution report examines the growth of NORCs in inner-ring suburbs, and how to maintain them in the face of rising property taxes and energy costs.
Using Historic Preservation To Block Suburban Renovations
Is the movement a valid attempt to stop 'Home Depot moderne' from infiltrating historic older suburbs, or simply another mechanism to control property rights?
Katrina Rebuilding Rules Released
After a long wait, the Bush administration releases guidelines for new construction after the disaster.
New Urbanism Comes Of Age In Atlanta
National Public Radio covers the success of Glenwood Park, a new urbanist development in car-dependent Atlanta.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
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
