Community / Economic Development
International Planning Perspectives
Planners and architects offer personal perspectives on the planning challenges facing Belfast, Calcutta, Johannesburg and São Paulo.
Congestion Charge Helps Suburban Businesses
London's radical congestion charge is having a complex impact on economic activity.
Goals Of Federal Transportation Re-authorization
The impact of national policy on neighborhood planning and development is not lost on Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland, OR).
Save Cities, Unlock Ivory Towers
City-university partnerships can help bridge resource gaps.
Ramesh Ponnuru: 'This Land Is Costco's Land'
Why are cities "stealing" land and giving it to Costco? Ramesh Ponnuru examines the economic-development justification given by cities for seizing property.
Penn's Landing Principles
The Philadelphia Inquirer details the seven "Penn's Landing Principles" to guide future development on the waterfront.
The End Of The City
The Guardian reviews Mike Davis' new book: Dead Cities: A Natural History. The end of the city is not a case of if, but when.
Economic Development Based On Disney
Garden Grove, one of the most cash-strapped cities in Orange County, CA, plans to cash in on its proximity to Disneyland.
When There's Not Much Town To Govern
The Great Plains frontier is faced with shrinking populations and mounting poverty, making government services difficult to deliver.
Un-plain Ways To Reinvent The Plains
In the search for a new vision for vanishing heartland, rural towns consider digital hubs, wind farms, and a 'buffalo commons'.
The Silent Redevelopment Of The West Side Of Midtown Manhattan
Jonathan Bowles writes that another Robert Moses-sized project has flown under the radar.
The Forgotten Region
Teresa Fogelberg discusses the challenges faced by the 12 former Soviet countries as they look to build a cross border, sustainable future.
Philadelphia Considers Trading On Its Name
Officials in the city are reviewing whether to let companies use the city as a marketing tool as a way to generate money.
City's Struggle For A Stronger Downtown Is Succeeding
Though it still faces challenges, the revival of downtown Seattle is succeeding.
Big Chains Crowd Chicago's Loop
National chains lease most of the retail space in downtown Chicago, squeezing out local and independent businesses.
Ireland To Modernize Road Signs
Travellers to Ireland know that the country's quaint road signs are both endearing and impossible. Now the signs will be upgraded.
Investment Tests Take 'Community' Out Of CRA
The current process of reform of the Community Reinvestment Act is apparently being driven by 'goals inconsistent with good public policy.'
To Beautify L.A., Just Add Water And Stir Renewal
Los Angeles considers a waterfront plan for the L.A. River - a concrete sluice.
HOPE VI And The New Urbanism
Can communities eliminate low-income housing to make mixed-income communities?
Housing And Neighborhood Data For New York City
A new report documents many of the housing changes that have affected New York in the last decade.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
