Community / Economic Development
More Military Base Closings Likely
Congress clears the way for another round of up to 100 controversial military base closings.
Shopping Centers A Drain On City Budgets?
Shopping centers are a drain on city budgets in Ohio, according to a new report, which found that retail development costs more in public services than it generates in tax revenue.
The Ultimate Walled City: The Green Zone
A feature length article explores life in The Green Zone -- the four-square mile, heavily secured "American bubble in Baghdad."
Developers See Region's Future In America's Past
Developers look to New Urbanism to revive tired downtowns.
Low-flush Toilets: A Barrier For Businesses?
In a quest for water efficiency, Santa Fe instituted a 'toilet tax' to retrofit older plumbing. Opponents want the tax flushed.
Wal-Mart Living: Home Is A Parking Lot
Wal-Mart is encouraging "Gypsy Shoppers" to camp overnight on empty parking lots.
Windpower As A Rural Economic Development Strategy
The GAO publishes a report on wind power's contribution to electric powergeneration and its impact on farms andrural communities.
A Status Report On Neighborhood Councils In L.A.
A report evaluates the "successes and shortcomings" of the three year old Los Angeles Neighborhood Council system.
'African Town' Plan Draws Protests
A concept for an economic development plan to benefit black business owners comes under attack by the community.
Protecting Environment Is Good For The Economy
According to a new report, protecting the environment creates jobs.
Recognition At Last For Transylvanian Heritage
Proposals to list the city of Sibiu/Hermannstadt draw attention to other threats to the heritage of the area
Portland, Maine Reverses The Brain Drain
This New England college town continues to develop the winning formula for attracting young professionals working in the 'creative economy'.
Signs That Gentrification Is Just Around The Corner
Travel & Leisure magazine profiles four neighborhoods on the verge of gentrification.
WA Is Short On 'living-wage' Jobs
Demand for "living-wage" jobs exceeds supply in Washington.
The UK's 'Ciabatta Cities' Syndrome
Urban degeneration marches gnarled hand in chain store glove with redevelopment, writes the Guardian's architecture critic.
Detroit's New Housing Boom
Hope amid decline, Detroit's CBD is home to more than 15 new housing projects.
Who Should Pay For Citywide Wi-Fi?
Wireless networking is becoming an increasingly popular amenity for cities and town. But who will pay for it?
University Commits $75 Million To Turn Its Neighborhood Around
Cincinnati employers hope to raise $100 million more for related projects and job creation.
A Silver Bullet For Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix will be reshaped if officials purchase $30 million worth of land for a downtown ASU campus.
Can Downtowns Survive?
An economist's reading of recent trends suggests the future of the downtown is anything but certain.
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
