Community / Economic Development
Homesteading, 21st-century Style
Central Kansas towns give away free land to attract residents.
Developers Respond to the Changing Needs of Residents
Lifecycle planning is being used in the development of large master-planned communities as developers incorporate a variety of housing types and lot sizes.
A Restaurant Entrepreneur's Heaven
With its warm weather, low costs, and varied demographics, Tampa is a great place to start a restaurant.
The Unprecedented Expansion Of Eminent Domain
In a small coastal community, the boundaries of eminent domain are being tested.
Voters Reject Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart's attempt to bypass unsympathetic elected officials and directly go to the community with plans for a "supercenter" was defeated by Inglewood voters.
Investing in a Neighborhood
Residents hope that the construction of a new credit union headquarters will boost a sagging neighborhood
Mallology
The Denver Post follows mall consultant Beth Jenkins as she diagnoses a dying mall in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Smart Growth Needs New Urbanism And Vice-Versa
Though smart growth and new urbanism have different origins, constituencies, and tactics, the leaders of these movements must identify how they complement one another.
What Do South Central Los Angeles & A Tropical Island Have In Common?
Answer: In both places you can't get to a medical specialist when you need one.
Finally, A Ballpark As Successful Urban Redevelopment Catalyst?
A new San Diego baseball stadium appears to live up to its economic development promises.
Wal-Mart Abandons Mega-store Format
Wal-Mart abandons mega-stores in favor of locally-owned, downtown shops and embraces sustainable development.
A New Stadium Spurs A Building Boom In San Diego
A new stadium in downtown San Diego has spurred a massive building boom.
Case Study Of A Successful Revitalization Effort
The Haddonfield business district is an example of how aggressive downtown revitalization efforts can pay off.
Florida's New Trend: The Young
Formerly primarily a retirement community, Naples now attracts young professionals who find the strong economy and sunshine a powerful draw.
So Much For Trying To Ban Big Box Retailers
Alameda County, California, might have spoken too soon in passing a big box ban.
Writing A New Ending To The Gentrfication Story
By banning chain stores in a four block area, planners may attempt to keep gentrification in check around popular and super-hip Hayes Valley.
The Impact Of Outsourcing On Rural Communities
What happens to a rural town when the largest employer outsources all the jobs overseas?
Planning a Gay Enclave
The City of Oakland, CA seeks to promote economic development through establishment of gay and lesbian district.
NPR Profiles Major Latin American Cities
National Public Radio profiles six major cities in Latin America.
Portland: An International Model For Urban Planning
Portland's international reputation for its urban planning is drawing experts from around the world.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Nashville Planning Department
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
