Community / Economic Development
The Key To A City's Growth
According to a study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University, the development of a "creative class" is essential to the growth potential of a city.
A Cautionary Tale Of Mall Revitalization
Radical design changes don't always result in an improvement. They didn't for this mall in a Northern California suburb.
A State Capital Without A Hotel
A city without a hotel for 16 years will get one that could revitalize it's downtown.
Detroit's Gamble
The City of Detroit has found a profit center in casinos.
Tough Loss For San Jose Redevelopment Effort
New York's Palladium Company dropped plans to build a $1 billion retail and enterainment complex in downtown San Jose, CA.
Two Studies Raise Questions About Gentrification
Two new studies suggest that gentrification empowers lower-income residents.
Tribal Casino Development Outlook
With the billions of dollars being poured into tribal gaming operations, there exists a wide vista of outside development opportunities.
The 'Real Backbone' Of Cities
How do cities work? Neal Peirce looks at how cities are adopting a "neighborhoods approach."
Paramount,, CA: A Brave Turnaround
Declared a "disaster area" in a 1982 HUD study, the city of Paramount, CA, is fighting blight and remaking itself.
Using Transit For Community Development
A church-based community development organization is leveraging new rail transit to transform one of Chicago's roughest neighborhoods.
Friday Funny: Thirteen Top Cities?
The April issue of Men's lifestyle magazine, Maxim, picks the top city on earth. All 13 of them.
Creating A Scorecard For The CRA Service Test
Strengthening banking services under the Community Reinvestment Act.
Train Station Revitalization Report Released
Revitalized rail stations and multimodal transportation centers are increasingly used as critical anchors for redevelopment efforts.
Town-Financed Rehab
Some town and suburbs are playing a more active role by purchasing and rehabbing eyesores.
Developers Required To Fix Civic Problems
If developers receive public funds, many believe that they should be required to do 'extra' for the local communities.
Kmart, The Big Box, And The Role Of Planning In American Cities
Kmart's recent announcement will make communities cope with more vacant storefronts, and should prompt planners to rethink big box retail.
Big City, Back Streets
The need for light-industrial and commercial space in Boston’s backstreets is opening up additional development opportunities.
Models For Harlem's Revitalization
Harlem has been heralded as the last great fontier of Manhattan real estate.
Empty Big Boxes: Communities Rethink The Strip Mall
Retail closings can hurt communities. Some are looking at new uses for the empty "big-box."
Broken Promises Of Urban Renewal
After the 1992 LA riots, several supermarket chains promised to build in the inner city. It never happened.
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
