Community / Economic Development
Wal-mart: Loved Financially, Hated Socially
The Denver Post reports mounting opposition to the development of Wal-Mart stores in Denver.
Coalitions For The Metropolitan Agenda
The Calculus of Coalitions: Cities and States and the Metropolitan Agenda
Anatomy Of A Large Scale Redevelopment Deal
Jon Jerde is negotiating with the city of Sacramento to develop a 240-acre rail yard and Superfund site into a new neighborhood for the capital's downtown.
In Maine, A Shipyard That Endures
As Bath Iron Works struggles, the city clings to its way of life.
Chasing Taxes
Arizona's tax structure leads cities to battle across borders for residents and revenues, and to push coordinated development decisions aside.
Wal-Mart -- King Of The World?
The Economist offers a European perspective on the Wal-Mart phenomenon.
Do Big Projects Really Create Jobs?
Do big projects really bring jobs to the neighborhoods they claim to help?
Pedestrian-Only Malls Not Always the Answer
Without high pedestrian and retail activity, regional malls could actually benefit from re-opening to vehicular traffic.
The Cost Of Poverty
Poverty is expensive. Neal Peirce looks at "predatory fiscal devices" that trap millions of low-income Americans.
The Wal-Mart Backlash
A conference in Santa Barbara, CA, focuses on "Wal-Mart's sins". Even the organizers are surprised by the turnout.
How Ventura, CA Became One Of The Nation's Most Livable Cities
In the 1990s the city's downtown was deserted. Yet Ventura, CA has come back to win the designation of "most livable city" in the small-city category.
Should Wal-Mart Locations Be Decided By Voters?
Residents should have a say in whether they have a Wal-Mart in their backyard, argues the Christian Science Monitor.
UK Report Warns US-Style Growth Patterns Unsustainable
A panel setup by Prime Minister Tony Blair concludes that Britain is "far adrift" from meeting its environmental responsibilities.
The Changing Face Of Suburbia In South Africa
A formerly all-white South African suburb of Johannesburg has transitioned into a 'sprawling racial melange.'
Moscow's Building Boom
A number of very large projects will change the face of Moscow forever.
The War Against Wal-Mart Is Silly
Planners may rail against Wal-Mart, but residents vote with their cash.
How The 'Dig Dig' Can Reconnect Downtown And Waterfront
Real estate development opportunities abound after the initial growing pains of reconstruction of the Central Artery
Towns Capitalize On What Makes Them Special
The Countryside Exchange helps communities identify undeveloped assets.
Community Owned Stores Offer Alternative To Chains
A local response to Wal-Mart's global spread.
Walmart Supercenter Changes Small Town
Crime, traffic, and light pollution are among the chief impacts of Wal-Mart in western Chester County.
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
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
