Community / Economic Development
Sustainable Growth And The Environment
How sustainable development and the environment can co-exist.
After Ikea: Neighborhood's Future Uncertain
After pressuring Ikea to abandon plans for a superstore, a neighborhood's future is still uncertain.
Seattle: Still One Of The Better Boutiques
Despite Seattle's problems, the city -- and particularly its downtown -- still looks to be a pretty good bet, writes Joel Kotkin.
A Case Study In Successful Economic Development
In the 1980's Mooresville, N.C. was about to go broke. Today, through shrewd planning, it's known as Race City, USA, and become a popular destination.
A Short Range Commentary On The Long Range
Howard Troxler, columnist for the St. Petersburg Times, offers commentary on a series of visioning exercises in the Tampa Bay area.
U.S. Cities Experiencing An Urban Renaissance
Just a few decades ago, many downtowns were seen as barren, lifeless places. What a difference two decades makes.
Selling Farmland To Foreigners
Western European entrepreneurs are looking with increasing interest at the farming and development opportunities in Eastern Europe.
Creative Ideas From Latin America
Canadian cities are feeling the strains of social polarization and growing ranks of very poor. Federico Burone says Latin American cities have some creative answers.
Most Support D.C. Redevelopment
Most Washingtonians including those in working-class neighborhoods support redevelopment.
Residents Oppose Blight-removal Demolition
Residents oppose a $300 million Neighborhood Transformation Initiative in Philadelphia that aims to reverse blight by demolishing vacant buildings.
City Considers Ousting 'Undesirable' Businesses
City officials in Aurora, Colorado, are considering a plan to force out 40 "undesirable" businesses without compensation to make room for redevelopment.
Arizona Attracts International Biotech Center
After years of failure, Arizona attracts a new international biotech research group.
Tacoma's Transformation
Since 1990, over $1 billion in investment has transformed Tacoma's downtown into a lively hub of education, arts, and urban living.
The Corporate Relocation Game
The parameters have changed; no longer is saving money the sole motive for corporate America to move.
Urban Rennaisance Overlooks Mid-sized Cities
Mid-sized Massachusetts cities, many thriving industrial towns in the 1950s, have faced decades of severe decline.
Celebrating Community At Summer Festivals
Smart City's weekly radio show features the organizer of the famous "Burning Man" project, and how festivals build community.
Cincinnati's Dirty Secret: Blighted Buildings
Cincinnati must find a better way of dealing with blighted buildings. A special housing court has been proposed, but The Cincinatti Post is skeptical.
Wal-Mart Cancels Denver Store Plan
Wal-Mart announced it is no longer interested in replacing a thriving community hub with a store after small business owners protested.
Bohemians, Gays, And The 'Creative Class'
To prosper, British cities should attract the "creative class" says Richard Florida.
How To Become a 'Biotech Hotbed'
Cities and states compete for biotech industries.
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
