Community / Economic Development

Pornography And Urban Renewal

Could Larry Flynt's new Hustler Club in Baltimore generate a vibrant new commercial district?

November 23, 2003 - Baltimore City Paper

The Flowering Of Manhattan's Bowery

From first-hand experience, Peter Slatin chronicles the flowering of The Bowery, one of Manhattan's true historic thoroughfares.

November 21, 2003 - The Slatin Report

One-stop Census Profiles Of 23 'Living Cities'

New "one-stop" guides to key indicators and comparative rankings from Census 2000 are now available for 23 of the nation's largest cities in the Living Cities network.

November 20, 2003 - The Brookings Institution

Wal-Mart's Effect On Economic Development

Wal-Mart's intense focus on low prices is forcing its suppliers out of the U.S. to places that have lower standards of living and less regulation.

November 20, 2003 - Fast Company

The Detroit Of South Carolina

A new automotive research campus in Greenville could make the city a new hub for the car and motorsports industry.

November 18, 2003 - Ascribe

L.A. Headed Toward Third World?

A new study by the Weingart Center shows that the city's economy has collapsed over the past 30 years.

November 17, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Memphis' Urban Renewal Plan

Within a year, Memphis' new arena will open. The deadline has caused a renewed focus on urban renewal in the surrounding neighborhoods.

November 17, 2003 - MSNBC

'Crack Sold Here'

A disgruntled resident resorts to unconventional signage to protest the lack of police protection in his drug-ridden neighborhood.

November 16, 2003 - The Dallas Observer

St. Paul to help JLT Group with $75 million

St. Paul is getting a $1 billion project for $75 million.

November 15, 2003 - Pioneer Press

A Precious Resource

New York's Columbus Park doubles as a communal backyard for all of Chinatown.

November 15, 2003 - The New York Times

A Major Nuisance For Cities

Liquor stores and stop-and-go’s, also known as nuisance businesses, have slipped through a legal loophole to hurt the quality of life in Philadelphia.

November 14, 2003 - Philadelphia Weekly

Fargo's Newest Pioneers

North Dakota as a haven for refugees? Diversity arrives, too quickly for some, at doorstep of a homogeneous state.

November 12, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

NIMBYA: Not In My Back Yard Again

Gwinnett County, Georgia is leading the backlash against abandoned superstores.

November 11, 2003 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

America's Top 'Brain-Gain' Cities

Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, vibrant streets, and a healthy community life are the hallmarks of cities that are attracting young educated talent.

November 11, 2003 - The Washington Post

The Economics Of Eco-Friendly Land Development

Is a "green" property developer an oxymoron?

November 10, 2003 - MetropolisMag.com

Community Development on the Brink of Change?

Community development professionals debate over the direction community development is headed, and how it should be done.

November 9, 2003 - The Baltimore Sun

Voters Reject Controversial Eminent Domain Project

Voters in Lakewood, OH rejected the use of public funds for a project involving a controversial use of eminent domain.

November 8, 2003 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

America's Most Literate Cities

A new study conducts a 'literacy profile' of America's 64 largest cities.

November 7, 2003 - University Of Wisconsin, Whitewater

True Community Involvement In Planning

A Baltimore County plan would reward developers that substantially incorporate community suggestions into their plans.

November 7, 2003 - The Baltimore Sun

Portland Drives Oregon

Withouth Portland, Oregon would be a conservative, rural Western state. But now, Portland is in trouble.

November 4, 2003 - The Oregonian

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.