Community / Economic Development
The Wrong Stuff: Creative Class Theory In The UK
A new research paper examines Florida's ideas, focusing on the evidence in British cities, and finds little evidence that 'creative' cities do better.
Proposed Downtown L.A. Hotel Causing Controversy
A proposed 55-story hotel next to the downtown Convention Center already has other area hotel owners ready to fight the City Council in court.
Asia's Largest Slum Is An Economic Powerhouse
Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, India, may appear at first to be a squalid concentration of misery. It is also the prosperous home of some 5,000 single-room factories and tens of thousands of entrepreneurs.
Wal Mart Wins, Another Small Town Loses
Recall election results in defeat for Wal-Mart's opponents in Jefferson, WI.
Protecting New Orleans Against Future Hurricanes
The reconstruction of the levees will take decades and still may not protect the city against hurricanes stronger, or equal to, Katrina.
Nashville Vs. Charlotte
Nashville may have many great qualities, but what it doesn't have -- and what Charlotte does -- is a revitalized urban core.
The Chicago-ization Of Davenport, Iowa
The city is trying to make up for past urban planning mistakes by returning to its riverfront roots, and using modern architecture inspired by Chicago's riverfront success.
Biloxi's Shattered History
While the core of historical New Orleans remains, the buildings and architecture of Biloxi have been completely destroyed.
NSF's Issues Grants To Learn The Lessons of Katrina
The National Science Foundation is funding research teams to go to the Gulf Coast region to draw as many lessons as possible from the Hurricane Katrina disaster before evidence is lost.
China's Massive Sustainable Development Experiment
The village of Huangbaiyu will be part of an innovative joint U.S.-China development project to create an ecologically-balanced area. Could this be a model for China's new urbanism?
Rebuilding New Orleans Without The Poor
Are developers seeking to rebuild New Orleans planning to develop a new, whiter and richer city?
Wal-Mart Theme For Local Recall Election
Votes against WalMart annexation get voters riled in Jefferson, WI.
New Orleans: Plan for Racial Equality and Environmental Justice
The Steering Committee of Planners Network suggests how the New Orleans planning and rebuilding process can create a more equitable, healthy, and just city.
The New New Orleans: 'La Nueva Orleans'
It's likely that much of New Orleans will be rebuilt by Latino immigrants -- many of them in the United States illegally. Many of this new workforce will remain in La Nueva Orleans.
Are Public Markets Coming Back?
Steve Davies argues that public markets are making a comeback and that America's future may be small vendors as much as big boxes.
The Promise and Challenges of Co-ops in a Hot Real Estate Market
Limited-equity cooperatives have become a bulwark against a raging real estate market in midtown Manhattan, thanks to residents’ commitment to work together.
Among the Displaced from New Orleans, Who Will Return?
NPR interviews Craig Colten, a professor of geography and anthropology at Louisiana State University, about how to rebuild New Orleans.
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
