Community / Economic Development
World-wide Quality Of Life Survey
For overall quality of life, Zurich and Geneva are the top-ranked cities. Baghdad scores lowest.
Will local governments ever control Wal-Mart?
On Tuesday, Contra Costa County, California voters chose between 'consumer choice' and 'local control.'
What Makes A 'Good City'?
Canada's Governor-General discusses innovative efforts to create liveable communities nationwide.
Debates About Wal-Mart Supercenters in California Rage On
The big-box retailer still can't crack the California market.
More People, More Prisons?
Some Georgia counties consider new jails to be essential infrastructure for supporting metropolitan population growth.
The Curse Of The Creative Class?
Cities rushing to embrace Richard Florida's 'creative class' strategies are likely to be disappointed, writes Steven Malanga.
Is The Creative Class Theory Flawed?
Critics are increasingly charging that Richard Florida's theories about the creative class simply don't work.
In The Land Of The Car, It Doesn't Pay To Oppose Freeways
Community is cut off from Main Street program after opposing a freeway widening plan.
Community at Your Doorstep
Fewer residents are venturing outside their homes to patronize local businesses as home-delivery services increase.
Thinking Out Of The Big-Box
This article describes the woes caused the increasing number of empty retail big boxes in our communities and presents some strategies for rehabilitation and re-use, including conversion into more profitable retail activities.
A New Trend Transforming Strip Malls
With developable land in Southern California's urban core at a premium, underperforming strip malls are becoming a popular target for mixed use development.
Evolving Immigration Hotspots
Shifting domestic economics are reshaping immigration patterns in the United States.
Borders' New Frontier
In what may be part of a larger trend, book chain Borders moves into underserved neighborhoods.
A New Urban Benchmark: Amenity Dollars (AA$)
AA$ measures the financial ability of a city's citizens to increase their education, start new businesses, and support urban amenities.
Rooftop Seat + Night Games = Lovable Winners?
A revenue-sharing deal with rooftop owners near Wrigley field could give the Chicago Cubs their first World Series in nearly a century.
Should Wal-Mart Supercenters Be 'Banned' in Los Angeles?
Writer questions efficacy of potential wholesale ban on Wal-Mart 'supercenters' by the Los Angeles City Council.
Does Gentrification Preclude Diversity?
The seventh-largest US city typifies 'new urbanism' and growth. But some fret about squeezing out the poor.
Fierce Grocery Competition Ends Fred Meyer
Southern California isn't the only region worried about Wal-Mart Supercenters.
Real Cost Of Michigan's School Construction Boom
A new report offers a detailed assessment of how school construction decisions are made in Michigan, and their effect on development patterns.
Michigan's 'Cool Cities' Initiative
For Kalamazoo, efforts to be a 'cool city' are a solid economic development strategy.
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
