Community / Economic Development
Walking The Tightrope Between Revitalization And Gentrification
Planners and residents try to reach an agreement on the future of Fort Worth’s Near South Side.
How 'Conservative Creatives' Transformed Chattanooga
How a city ranked 139th out of 268 regions in Richard Florida’s Creativity Index became one of the country's most successful places.
The Young And The Childless
Mid-sized cities like Pittsburgh, Baton Rouge and Fresno, are using the young and educated as an economic development strategy.
Renewing Urban Renewal
An impoverished St. Louis neighborhood near the Missouri Botanical Gardens faces demolition, when rehabilitation might be the answer, in this case study.
Dearborn, Michigan: America's Muslim Capital
An in-depth look at Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit that - home to the second largest Arab population outside the Middle East - some call "America's Muslim capital."
World Slum Population Explosion
UN-HABITAT has issued a report that gives startling statistics on the increase in substandard living conditions in developing--and developed countries.
Corporate Founder Of Columbia, Md. To Stay Put
The Rouse Co., will not leave the nationally known community it founded.
Federal Spending Keeps Washington's Economy Growing In 2002
This report analyzes the substantial increase of federal spending in the Washington area during 2002 and how this boost cushioned the area's economy during a national recession.
Does Phoenix Have A Creative Class?
With research to back the notion that a city's Creative Class has a direct correlation to its economic success, Richard Florida's book turns traditional notions of urban development upside down.
City: Urbanism and Its End
A Yale professor explores the evolution of New Haven, Connecticut, drawing conclusions about urbanism as a whole in the process.
'The Final Urban Assault' On Your Local Supermarket
Wal-Mart is on the offensive in L.A., using all kinds of tactics – including a ballot referendum – to ensure its longevity in southern California.
Miami: Gateway To Latin America?
Miami's reputation as the gateway to Latin America rests on its ability to attract the headquarters for the Free Trade Area of the Americas.
Building A New Downtown Riverdale
Riverdale, once a thriving community, has lost its industrial businesses, leaving unemployment and brownfield sites behind them.
A Civic Gift
Michigan preservationists reclaim history and revive local economies.
Is Your City 'Cool'?
Some cities are hip. Others aren't. But 'unhip' cities are trying to change their image and attract young professionals.
New York: A City Of Stories
A personal history of New York City.
Britain's 50 Worst Towns
A tour guide publisher releases a 'crap map' of Britain's 50 worst cities and town.
Founder Of Columbia, Md., May Be Departing
A nationally recognized developer of planned communities failed to renew the lease for its Frank Gehry-designed headquarters.
Immigrants, Domestic Migrants Head For Different Metropolitan Magnets
In this report, author William Frey finds that regions like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco gained significant numbers of immigrants between 1995 and 2000, but at the same time lost domestic migrants to faster-growing metropolitan
A Collaborative Approach to Growth
Residents' input comes first in planning for a possible development in Fagan Canyon.
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.
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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
