Community / Economic Development
Clinton, Katz Comment On 'First Suburb' Report
The nation's older, inner-ring 'first suburbs' are often bypassed by policies that direct government assistance elsewhere, as discussed by Senator Hillary Clinton and Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution.
One-Fifth Of The Nation: America's First Suburbs
Neither fully urban nor completely suburban, America's older, inner-ring, 'first' suburbs have a set of challenges very different from those of the center city and fast growing newer places, according to a new Brookings Institution report.
'McMansions' Center Of Debate
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin has called for a sweeping update of the city's zoning ordinance in the face of the 'McMansionization' of some of the city's intown neighborhoods.
Funding Non-Profits Through BIDs
In Philadelphia, small non-profits can force payment from area businesses and owners through Business Improvement District regulations.
San Antonio's Economic Pillar: The Military
What does the newest base closing order mean for San Antonio? The Alamo City is nervous about losing more of its military installations.
Lessons From Stadium Planning
Expert sports economist Mark Rosentraub analyzes lessons learned from D.C.'s recent stadium deal.
Can A Sports Team Define A City?
Pittsburgh lives and dies with the Steelers. Good thing they won.
The Latest Olympic Urban Renewal Project
How will Torino capitalize on the international attention to revive its fading industrial economy?
A Wal-Mart Grows in Wyoming
I don't know how long my family's printing company can survive, since Wal-Mart moved into my town and displaced most of the local businesses, writes Kat Smyth.
The Champion Of Wal-Mart
Michael Mills is not what you might expect out of Wal-Mart's southern spokesman.
An Inner-City Island
New Jersey's Newark Museum is world class, but middle-class fear and suburban sprawl have left it underused.
Reforming Philadelphia's Residential Tax Abatement
While the abatement can be a 'wealth magnet' for the city by generating market value from tax-free properties, the real benefit may be limited to the developers who cash in.
Inland Southern California Leads State In Growth
Riverside and San Bernardino counties continue to attract jobs and residents, some fleeing from the costlier, more congested areas of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties.
The More Eminent Domain, The Better
In Des Moines, eminent domain was a critical tool used to revitalize downtown, and the Kelo decision has put 'that ability under a cloud'.
Global Warming Theatens Ski Industry
The ski industry is already feeling the impact of global warming and is adopting innovative measures to survive.
Eminent Domain: A Cautionary Tale
An eminent domain story from the New Jersey coast illustrates the complexity of the controversial issue.
Big Box Retailers To Anchor Miami's Urban Core
The focal point in Miami's urban revitalization will include at least six large retailers.
Detroit's Super Bowl Facade
As thousands of visiting Super Bowl fans converge on downtown Detroit, city officials are going to great lenghts to cover up the city's blight.
Eyes On The Park
Boston's Violence-Free Zone Initiative will put hundreds of children and families in parks in an effort to flush out recent violence.
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.
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
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
