Community / Economic Development

Retail Shifts Toward Livability, Says Mixed-use Expert

An interview with Richard Heapes about retail trends that affect New Urbanism.

June 2, 2005 - New Urban News

Six-figure Income Vagabonds

White-collar serial relocators, or "relos" are driving sprawl and have little connection to their communities.

June 2, 2005 - The New York Times

Whatever Your Vacation Needs, Desert Destinations Provide

Tourism in several Southwest desert areas -- Phoenix, Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Tuscon -- is a booming business, offering something for everyone.

June 1, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

Gentrification That Leaves A Neighborhood Intact

South Boston has gentrified and yuppified, but its unique social customs have remained.

June 1, 2005 - The Boston Globe

Downtown Phoenix Must Change

City officials offer more than 50 goals for the metamorphosis of the downtown area.

June 1, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

When A City Cannot Support Its Talent

Berlin, Germany's capital, is faced with such severe economic stagnation that it can no longer support its bohemian residents.

May 31, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

The Power Of Gentrification

Santa Fe's plaza has gentrified the surrounding neighborhood within a 15-minute walk, including, finally, even the 'Barrio de Torreón.'

May 31, 2005 - The New Mexican

Little Progress on Reconstruction of Fallujah

Fallujah, once known as the "city of mosques", is still largely in ruins four months after major fighting in the city ended.

May 28, 2005 - Reuters AlertNet

Tsunami Victims Get Help From Phoenix Builders

Efforts to rebuild village of Meulaboh, devestated in the Tsunami, get help from Phoenix developers.

May 26, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

Are Urban Planners Are Stuck In The Past?

While planners claim that protecting traditional retail centres will maintain vibrant local communities, places do not create communities -- people do.

May 25, 2005 - The New Zealand Herald

Downtowns See Healthy Residential Growth

Demographic trends, amenities are contributing factors

May 25, 2005 - MetropolisMag.com

Vision for a Progressive 'Ownership Society'

Communities and cities can benefit from a more communal and equitable approach to "ownership", argues Gar Alperovitz, one that embraces cooperatives, land trusts and non-profit neighborhood corporations.

May 24, 2005 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Urban Agricultural Policy Needed

It's time to start steering farm subsidies to small-scale and more sustainable agricultural operations within the nation's metropolitan regions, argues Neal Pierce.

May 24, 2005 - The Seattle Times

Greenwich Village Gentrifies

A park redesign symbolizes Greenwhich Village's bohemian past and gentrified future.

May 24, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Getting Ready For Mickey

In September, Hong Kong will become the fifth city to host a Disney theme park -- including the world's first dedicated subway line.

May 23, 2005 - All Headline News

Advocates For Healthy Housing

Environmental justice and tenant advocates aren’t waiting for legislators to write tougher policies to protect people from lead paint, mold and other hazards in their homes. They are getting together to document these problems – and winning

May 23, 2005 - Shelterforce Online

Comparing Stadium Deals In Big And Small Cities

Smaller cities pay a much higher price to build professional sports stadiums than big cities do.

May 22, 2005 - Civic Strategies

Teenagers Expedite $100 Million Redevelopment Project

Seven teenagers use sheer will and charm to get 12-screen theater built.

May 20, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Cleveland Supercenter Plans Revived

Labor interests and city council are concerned about the fate of neighborhood stores.

May 19, 2005 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Mall Builder Bets On Sprawl

Arizona's Vestar Development strikes early in less-populated suburbs with huge malls that anticipate growth.

May 19, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

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.

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