Community / Economic Development

Applying Broken Windows Theory To Health

The neighborhood conditions in which individuals live contributes to their health and longevity, according to a new RAND report.

April 13, 2005 - RAND

The Art And Secret Of Economic Development

William Fulton offers the inside story on economic development secrets and the policy process.

April 13, 2005 - Governing

Global Advantages Of Industrial Clustering

Two sock-making factories -- one in the U.S. and one in China -- compete for global dominance of the industry. Industrial clustering is the key to success.

April 11, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

A Problem Of Perception For Mid-Sized Cities

What innovative techniques can mid-sized American cities use to get noticed by major investors?

April 11, 2005 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Underestimating The Costs Of Military Base Cleanups

As the military prepares to close more bases, communities find that cleaning up former military bases is turning out to be a very expensive proposition.

April 10, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

San Diego's Use Of Redevelopment

Revitalization is underway in neighborhoods as San Diego emerges from political controversy.

April 9, 2005 - The Planning Report

A Peek Inside Wal-Mart's Public Relations Department

Wal-Mart goes on the offensive to combat impressions that it has a negative impact on communities where it operates.

April 8, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Three Characteristics Of Great Cities

Urbanist Joel Kotkin examines cities across time and cpace in "The City: A Global History." [Link corrected.]

April 8, 2005 - The Planning Report

Maine's North Woods At A Crossroads

Maine residents with concerns about the impact of the project have already petitioned LURC to freeze development around Moosehead until the state creates a long-range plan to guide growth there.

April 7, 2005 - Portland Press Herald

The New American Megalopolis

Megalopolitan areas transcend political boundaries and capture the true economic and social geography of their communities.

April 7, 2005 - Lincoln Institute

Global Citizens, Global Cities

Across the globe, the office building is becoming less isolated, less isolating, and more adaptable.

April 6, 2005 - Urban Land Magazine

What's The Future For Downtown L.A.?

Los Angeles should acknowledge that downtown will never be "it" for the city the way midtown Manhattan is for New Yorkers, writes Joel Kotkin.

April 6, 2005 - Los Angeles Business Journal

Pressure To Build The 21st Century Campus

Schools build and remodel to adapt to technological advancements and enrollment growth.

April 6, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Iowa City's 'Urban Planning Folly'

Does 'American urban planning' really favor malls accessible only by car over traditional downtowns?

April 5, 2005 - Daily Iowan

Steinbeck's Birthplace Could be Largest City Without a Public Library

Salinas California's financial troubles part of nationwide threat facing public libraries.

April 4, 2005 - The New York Times

Megastores Eye 'Land Of A Billion Shoppers'

To enter a huge emerging market, large-scale retailers such as Wal-Mart may have to recast themselves.

April 4, 2005 - International Herald Tribune

Make Energy, Not War

Peace Action Maine seeks to transition the state's economy from shipbuilding to sustainable energy.

April 4, 2005 - Portland Phoenix

Urbanizing The Big Box

Madison, WI, joins a growing list of cities that have adopted ordinances governing the design of big box developments.

April 3, 2005 - The Capital Times

Long Beach's Revitalization: A Case Study

The coastal city of Long Beach, CA, has succeeded in rebuilding a coherent, transit-friendly, family-oriented downtown.

April 3, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Mayor Attacks Duany/Plater-Zyberk Growth Plan

Mayor Lois Frankel dismisses role downtown master plan in West Palm Beach's current boom.

April 2, 2005 - Palm Beach Post

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.

Associate/Senior Planner

Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

Senior Planner

Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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