Community / Economic Development
Social And Economic Impact Of Big Box Stores
An animated cartoon comments on economic and social impact of big box stores.
Why is New York America's Largest City?
New York has been remarkably successful and it remains the nation's premier metropolis. Edward L. Glaeser evaluates what accounts for New York's rise and continuing success in this academic discussion paper.
A View Of Life From Skid Row
In the first of a five-part series, columnist Steve Lopez takes readers on a tour of Los Angeles' skid row, through the eyes of a paramedic.
Mississippi's Governor Calls On Planners
NPR features an interview with Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour on the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast.
Katrina's Impact May Accelerate Economic Changes
Rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina may not take as long as some predict.
As Waters Recede, Tourists Trickle Back
New Orleans' $13.5 billion tourism industry is restarting as the city lays plans to kick-start it.
Reversing The Ravages Of Urban Renewal
One of the most livable places in the U.S. tries to revitalize its downtown.
Supporting A More Active Lifestyle
The Albuquerque Alliance for Active Living encourages proper pedestrian planning for creating more livable communities.
Rebuilding A 'New Urbanist' Coastal Mississippi
Community design costs, big-box retailers, mobile homes, and casinos are just a few of the many challenges that await the new urbanists who were selected to lead the rebuilding of the Missippi gulf coast.
Visioning A Sustainable Gulf Coast
There's a rare opportunity to rebuild the Gulf Coast region in such a way that it will succeed on all levels -- but the right plans have to be in place before building begins.
Learning From Sweden's Eco-municipalities
North Americans learn sustainability methods and models from Sweden's eco-municipalities which use a democratic planning process called the Natural Step framework.
China To Scrap 'Growth At Any Cost' Plan
Chinese government officials are developing the the '11th Five-Year Plan' to redirect policy from growth for growth's sake to a more sustainable model that would emphasize an 'all-around well-off society'.
McDonalds vs Starbucks: Giants Battle For Mall Space
Why is McDonalds is trying to block Starbucks from moving into the Liberty Square shopping center in Wauconda, IL?
Duany To Lead New Urbanists' Largest Planning Effort
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is welcoming new urbanist professionals from across the nation to an unprecedented "mega-charrette" for rebuilding many of the hardest-hit communities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
School Choice And Sprawl
As urban schools decline, those who can afford it head for ever-expanding, land-consuming 'burbs. The flight of the affluent drains urban schools of funding. We can break the cycle, says Dan Akst.
Trapped By Gridlock
As Americans are forced to spend more time commuting, the question must be asked 'what have highways done to improve quality of life?'
Is Eminent Domain The Last, Best Hope For Inner Cities?
The WSJ profiles developer Jim Koman of Koman Properties Inc., and questions whether eminent domain is the only realistic tool for growth in severely depressed urban areas like East St. Louis.
Competing For New Orleans' Future
Many different planning factions are fighting to have their say in the long process of rebuilding New Orleans.
India's Shopping Mall Boom
India's retail industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation as the middle class flocks to shopping malls and foreign investors are poised to move in.
The Politics Of Demolishing New Orleans
In order to rebuild a sustainable New Orleans, much of it will have to be destroyed -- a process that has both sides of the preservation fence scrambling to make their voices heard.
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 Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
