Community / Economic Development
L.A. Times Challenges Wal-Mart To 'Play The Good Guy'
The Los Angeles Times supports the city's ordinance that requires an analysis of economic impacts for new superstores and challenges Wal-Mart to use its clout for economic development.
Fight Sprawl: Eat Locally
A new movement encourages eating local foods as a way to prevent sprawl and development of local agricultural lands.
Who Owns The Name, 'Sunset Strip'?
West Hollywood claims that areas outside its jurisdiction have no right to use the 'Sunset Strip' designation.
The Economic Impacts Of An NFL Stadium
An Economic Research Associate study finds that a proposed stadium in Arlington, TX will generate $15.82 billion in economic impacts for the city over 30 years.
The Geography Of Trade and Terrorism
Can regional economic development encourage free trade and discourage terrorism?
Bush vs. Kerry, Wal-Mart vs. Costco
Daniel Gross compares retail giants Costco and Wal-mart with John Kerry and George W. Bush.
A New Twist In The Wal-Mart Wars
In a nod to small retailers, Los Angeles will make it much harder for 'big box' stores to expand.
Selling The Rust Belt Short
An editorial by Bruce Katz and Mark Muro urges presidential candidates to discuss the Rust Belt's struggling cities and metro areas.
L.A. To Restrict Wal-Marts
Los Angeles City passes legislation that will require Wal Mart to conduct an economic analysis to determine the impacts of new superstores.
It's The Sidewalks, Stupid
An editorial calls on planners to remember pedestrians and focus on the basics.
The Problem With Tax Incentives
Phoenix Mayor, Phil Gordon, explains why tax incentives for retailers is a poor public investment strategy.
Revitalizing Urban Parks
Many of the nation's urban parks are in decline, marred by trash and other problems. Cabbagetown's 4-acre park is an example of neighborhood parks can be relitalized.
Developing A City The Second Time Around
When it comes to developing a city, the second time around is not easier.
Renovated Public Market Ready To Shine
The oldest continuously operating public market in Ohio, makes the transition to non-profit management.
Houston Uses Faults To Highlight Assets
A new marketing campaign uses some of the reasons people hate Houston to introduce why "It's Worth It."
Decaying Cities Turn To Bilbao Model
Dozens of cities across America are vying to become 'the next Bilbao' in order to revitalize their shattered economies.
Downtown Revitalization: A Return To The Past?
The trend to revitalize downtown areas into mixed use communities may not be quite what it seems.
L.A. May Require Economic Impact Studies From Wal-Mart
The Los Angeles City Council considers an ordinance that would require Wal-Mart style stores to fund economic impact studies before opening new stores.
The Shape Of The Curve
Not all cities lost middle-class households in past 20 years.
University and City Join Forces
Arizona State University will work with the City of Tempe to develop nearly 100 acres of land around its campus.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
