Community / Economic Development
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.
Cities Of Ideas
Must successful cities now be "cities of ideas"?
U.S And Europe: Comparing Living Standards
Why are Europeans apparently poorer than Americans?
With Troops Gone, A Base Town Hibernates
Sierra Vista, Ariz., is leaning on its communal bonds as massive troop deployment saps the town's businesses.
British Government Rejects Big Box Sprawl
Ikea's plans for a megastore are blocked.
Local Stores Create Triple The Economic Activity Of Chains
Civic Economics explores the pros and cons of chain retailing on local economies.
Testing The Broken Windows' System In L.A.
Hollywood Boulevard is ground zero in the new battle against crime and urban blight.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
