Community / Economic Development
The Last Line of Defense
The West Bank Community Development Corporation of Minneapolis has remained the last bastion of collective control of housing, working against the tide to prevent it from becoming just another financial asset, rather than a community’s asset.
College Town Seeks To Define 'Chain'
New Paltz does not want the special charms of its small town, collegiate business district chained down.
Transforming Dubai
Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed's dreams of turning Dubai into an internationally renowned city is getting a boost from 'Dubailand' -- a themepark almost twice as large as Disneyworld.
Some Retailers Not Afraid Of Wal-mart
As the world's largest retailer plans to enter the world's fourth-largest retail market, some Indian businesses believe they know something Wal-mart doesn't.
Philadelphia Redesigns Public Housing
Philadelphis is attempting to reduce concentrations of poverty and increase property values through the development of suburban style homes. But is following this national trend right for the city of brotherly love and its most needy residents?
New Markets Tax Credit Comes Of Age
Are 'New Markets Tax Credits' the vehicle to improve community and economic development in ways America has never seen?
Wal-Mart, Costco, And America's Future
Neil Pierce writes about a struggle that may shape the nation's economy for a century.
Future Of Rebuilding Gulf Coast May Include Wal-Mart
Once the enemy of urban planners for small towns, Wal-Mart has turned into a formidable presence for the rebuilding efforts along the Gulf Coast.
Creating Community Realty
In upstate New York, housing groups started a brokerage for low-income residents and neighborhoods poorly served by for-profit real estate agents. While it is a nonprofit, the brokerage is still expected to pay for itself.
Stores Experiment With 'Teenage-repellents'
Businesses install devices such as the "Mosquito" and the "Zit Lamp" to discourage teenagers from loitering in front of stores.
Young Entrepreneurs Give A+ To College Towns
Start-Ups By recent college graduates find what they need in university cities.
The Border Boomtown Trend
Increased vigilance forces migrants to cross to US from remote areas, creating new boomtowns.
Inner Cities Losing Jobs
Despite a variety of federal and state programs, most inner cities lost jobs at an alarming rate.
Austin's New City Plan
Austin's new citywide plan is complete and could be adopted in 2006.
Florida On Track For New Tourism Record
Tourism is up nearly 10% from last year for the state.
Congestion Charging For Manhattan Considered
Leaders of city business districts consider several ideas for reducing city traffic.
Global Main Street: Internet Helps Downtown Smart Growth Revival
Online entrepreneurs compete with big-boxes as they revive downtowns across the country.
Inside Wal-Mart's 'War Room'
A debate over Wal-Mart's impact and a discussion about its efforts to counter recent negative publicity. Includes excerpts from documentaries "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" and "Why Wal-Mart Works: And Why That Makes Some People Crazy."
Investing And Global Warming
Global warming is expected to impact businesses and global markets. For investors, climate change is no longer just about the environmenta; it is a fundamental financial and economic issue.
Report Finds Environmental Regulation Is Good For Businesss
A report by European environmental protection agencies that environment-friendly practices result in increased profits for businesses.
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
