Community / Economic Development

The Link Between Gays And Gentrification

Cities are finding strong links between a gay population and urban revival.

October 2, 2003 - Governing

'Camden Hub's' Regional Strategic Revitalization Plan

A summary of Camden County's regional strategic planning efforts for 15 municipalities.

October 1, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Which States Generate The Most Casino Trips?

Harrah's Casino sponsors an in-depth study profiling who gambles and casino visitation patterns for individual states and many metropolitan areas.

September 29, 2003 - Harrah's Casino

60 Minutes Focuses On Eminent Domain

Mike Wallace reports on abuses of eminent domain across the U.S., including by the New York Times.

September 29, 2003 - CBS News

Is Wal-Mart Too Powerful?

Wal-Mart's rapid expansion and clout has dramatic impacts on American communities, and the retail giant is now opening urban stores.

September 29, 2003 - Business Week

Old Elevated Rail Line To Be Converted Into A Park

A proposal sees to spur new commercial and residential developments along Manhattan's West side by turning an old elevated rail line into a park.

September 26, 2003 - The New York Times

What New York Can Learn From Los Angeles And Houston

A report financed by the Rockefeller Foundation recommends that New York City end its preoccupation with huge subsidies for big businesses.

September 26, 2003 - The Washington Post Writers Group

A New International Trend In Redevelopment

Cultural institutions are forming a foundation for successful redevelopment efforts around the globe.

September 24, 2003 - The Sydney Morning Herald

Friday Funny: Wal-Mart's Opinion

An "opinion" piece by Wal-Mart Store #3297.

September 19, 2003 - The Onion

Why Try To Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs?

Should we really be trying to bring back manufacturing jobs? The disappearance of manufacturing jobs are actually a sign that quality of life is improving.

September 19, 2003 - National Public Radio

A Catalyst For Civic Entrepreneurship

A 'civic innovation lab' encourages and supports residents who want to invigorate the city's economy.

September 19, 2003 - The Plain Dealer

San Jose: The Lost Opportunity Is Staggering

Forbes ASAP editor Michael S. Malone delivers a damning analysis of how San Jose, CA, has squandered a golden opportunity for redevelopment.

September 19, 2003 - Metroactive

How Radio Can Organize A Community

Low-power FM licenses have signals that travel only 10-20 miles. But they are a powerful economic development and community organizing tool.

September 16, 2003 - Columbia Journalism Review

Saving The Inner City Will Save The City

Milwaukee business and civic leaders announce a new economic development initiative focused on the inner city.

September 16, 2003 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A Company Town's Bid To Reinvent Itself

Layoffs at Kodak and Xerox in Rochester symbolize a challenge felt by other cities.

September 16, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Culture The Key To Downtown Renaissance?

International successes of downtown cultural institutions have New Yorkers thinking artistically about ground zero's redevelopment.

September 15, 2003 - The New York Times

The Amazing Rebound Of Winslow, Ariz.

Winslow was on the verge of death when local boosters restored the town's hotel, and started a chain reaction that revitalized the city.

September 14, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

An Unlikely Village Marked By Eco Prowess

The Shaw Ecovillage Project applies traditional ecovillage principles to an underserved urban neighborhood.

September 12, 2003 - MetropolisMag.com

Old-Style Ballparks Create Vibrant Mixed-use Districts

Old-Style ballparks, fronting on urban streets, spur in-city living.

September 12, 2003 - New Urban News

Manhattan's New Way Of Thinking

Two years after 9/11, it's lost jobs, lost bustle, gained humanity -- a city fazed, but moving on.

September 11, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

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.

Senior Planner

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Home and Land Services Coordinator

Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners

Associate/Senior Planner

Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

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.