Community / Economic Development

The End Of The Suburban Mall

We restore many public structures -- post offices, hotels, libraries, even churches. But most malls are too ugly to warrant such effort.

May 17, 2004 - The Atlantic Monthly

Growing Economic Benefits From Amateur Sports Add Up

The Tempe Convention and Visitor's Bureauu finds that people visiting for amateur events, stay longer and spend more money than other tourists.

May 16, 2004 - The Arizona Republic

In Utah, A Tale Of Revival On The Dotcom Trail

Utah is providing one case study of how locales can weather the industry's harsh economic cycles.

May 15, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

New Italian Center to Build Community, Showcase Culture

The newly opened Italian Center in Salt Lake City will give a gathering place and showcase all parts of Italian culture

May 15, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Book Review: The New Civic Art

Witold Rybczynski reviews the book "The New Civic Art: Elements of Town Planning" by Andrés Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Robert Alminana.

May 14, 2004 - Wilson Quarterly

Three Approaches To Economic Development

Three suburban Chicago communities have developed different economic development strategies based on their demographics.

May 14, 2004 - The Chicago Tribune

Jane Jacobs: A Wake-Up Call For American Cities

In her latest book, influential urbanist Jane Jacobs' offers a solution for suburban sprawl and a warning for North American cities.

May 13, 2004 - The Globe and Mail

Global Impacts of China's Building Boom

The frenzied development pace of the world's fastest growing national economy has some fearing an impending real estate bust.

May 13, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

A Conversation With Jane Jacobs

Urbanist Jane Jacobs talks to the New Yorker about New York, Ground Zero, and "Dark Age Ahead," her new book.

May 12, 2004 - The New Yorker

Manchester's City Center Is Having Growing Pains

Manchester UK has been so successful in attracting new residents back to the town center, that planners now must balance rival claimants for shrinking space.

May 12, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

Cool Cities Program Is Hot

State of Michigan grant program aims to spur redevelopment.

May 11, 2004 - The Detroit News

Out Of Site, But Not Out Of Mind

Virginia town votes for candidates committed to reining in Wal-Mart.

May 11, 2004 - The Washington Post

Is A MWD Research Lab Economic Development?

Boston city officials and Boston University want to build a controversial virus lab in a densely populated neighborhood.

May 11, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Jane Jacob's Dark Age Is 'Out Of Touch'

Francis Fukuyama reviews Jane Jacobs' latest book.

May 11, 2004 - Wired

Wal-Mart Still Lacking Urban Support

Chicago can now be added to the list of cities wary of Wal-Mart's arrival.

May 8, 2004 - The New York Times

John King Reviews Jane Jacob's New Book

Jane Jacob's new book, "Dark Age Ahead" a 'treat to read', even if you don't buy into the theme.

May 8, 2004 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Rebuilding A Rundown Seaside Town

Asbury Park, N.J., was known as 'Beirut by the shore' until a $1.2 billion redevelopment project sparked the creation of a gay mecca.

May 8, 2004 - Wall St. Journal

Times Change And So Can Neighborhoods

A wave of upscale residential building has residents wondering whether the old blue-collar neighborhood can survive.

May 7, 2004 - The Baltimore Sun

Why Regional Agencies Are Critical

The absence of a regional governing agency in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, may result in the loss of an international trade center.

May 7, 2004 - The Sun News

Aspen's New Economic Engine: Second Homes

The greatest economic engine in Pitkin County is now second homes, dwarfing tourism.

May 5, 2004 - The Aspen Times

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Planning for Universal Design

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