Community / Economic Development
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.
How To Become A 'Hip' Town
The oft-forgotten story of how a hip town came to be that way.
The Case For Mixed-Income And Mixed-Use Communities
You've heard about affordable housing crises in New York, Boston, San Francisco. But Atlanta?
All Aboard The Sprawl Train In Taiwan
A 200-mile high-speed rail line is spurring development in the rural counties along the island's west coast.
Supreme Court To Rule On Eminent Domain
The high court has been asked to decide whether the use of eminent domain in non-blighted areas for economic development violates the Fifth Amendment.
Cincinnati Seeks To Plug Hole In Riverfront
Fifteen acres of prime real estate sits in limbo as the city scrambles to find developers.
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
