Community / Economic Development
Big Project Agreements Yield Big Community Benefits
New approach makes sure urban redevelopment helps neighborhoods
Meet The New Generation of Homesteaders
These days, living away from civilization doesn't have to mean giving up all of the modern comforts of urban life.
Making The Case For Employer-Assisted Housing
Financial help from business owners, matched by public dollars, enables hundreds of people to live close to their jobs in Chicago. The idea is catching on.
In Northeast, A City's Tale Of Turnaround
After decades of decline, New Haven and other mid-size cities see a positive population trend.
Balancing Automobile And Pedestrian Traffic
An editorial suggests that reintroducing cars in downtown Boston would herald the return of businesses in the area.
The Community Ownership Society
Municipal wi-fi and regionally-owned power utilities are two successful examples of community ownership, which is being promoted as an alternative to unaccountable corporatism.
Fourth Annual List Of Overpriced Cities
Housing prices were a major factor in determining this year's list, ranging from Seattle to Los Angeles.
The State Of Black Los Angeles
A new report examines the state of Black Los Angeles, and finds that Black equality trails all other ethnic groups in Los Angeles.
Greater Cleveland's Job Sprawl
Editorial urges Greater Cleveland to help central city residents get to jobs in the outer suburbs.
Europe's Most Important Economic Development Initiative
The 'Northern Way' £100 million growth fund would bring development to Northern England.
Unorthodox Methods To Lure Phoenix Buyers
Several cities in the outlying Maricopa County areas are offering a variety of perks, hoping that buyers will choose their communities.
Who Controls Local Resources?
Coca-cola is accused of taking scarce groundwater away from landless laborers, polluting it, and selling poisonous factory waste as fertilizer to poor farmers.
Where's The Real Surf City, USA?
A dispute over the slogan has California's Huntington Beach and Santa Cruz up in arms.
Wal-Mart Goes Green
Wal-Mart opens its first environment-friendly superstore.
Wal-Mart's Toughest Competitor
Wal-Mart's toughest competitor doesn't believe in paying workers poorly.
Listening To The Community
Hope Community Inc. organized residents to discuss and plan the future of a local park, allowing them to control the change in their neighborhood.
The Next Napa Valley
Blue-collar Lake County, CA, wants to transform itself into the next Napa Valley. It's not alone.
D.C. Strip Mall Owners Sue Development Company
The National Capital Revitalization Corp. is being sued by the owners of the Skyland Shopping Center to prevent redevelopment of the property.
The Potential Of Public Markets
Why cities should cherish -- and support -- their public markets.
Target Store Could Save Boston Shopping Center
Plans are in place to spend over $1 million to improve the Downtown Crossing shopping district.
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
