Community / Economic Development
California's Most Competitive Cities
A new Reason report ranks California’s 10 largest cities on how well they deliver services.
Role Of Community Centers In Urban Revitalization
A new report published by the Urban Land Institute examines the role of community centers in urban revitalization efforts.
How To Grow, Yet Remain Quaint
Chandler, Arizona struggles with how to keep its quaint feel as the number of diverse residents grow.
Suburbs Outperform Los Angeles
A long-time pattern of uneven development has put a severe strain on public services in the core of Los Angeles County.
The Sting Of Gentrification
The booming city of Decatur is trying to hold onto its longtime residents amid gentrification.
A Case Study In Community Revitalization
An well-to-do suburban Boston community watches with envy as it's down-and-out neighbor successfully reinvents itself.
Non-profits Have Little To Show After Years Of Funding
After a decade of funding community development corporations have completed few projects. (Second of two articles.)
Non-profits Failed At $100 Million Urban Renewal
A six-month investigation by the Washington Post reveals problems with non-profits in the nation's capital. Community development corporations receiving over $100 million in public dollars have little to show.
Jobs Vs. Environment Debate In Missouri
Does mining belong in scenic national reserves? Or do the potential benefits of new jobs outweigh the impacts?
City Seeks 'Brand' Identity
Federal Way, WA, has hired a $90,000 consultant to help create a "brand" identity for the city.
Hi-Tech Companies Leaving Expensive San Francisco
High-tech companies are leaving San Francisco for less expensive U.S. and Canadian cities.
Smart Growth Needs Smart Taxes
A report by the C.D. Howe Institute demonstrates how some taxes can promote sprawl.
The Ultimate Location Incentive
Tax-free zones may be the new unbeatable lure for businesses. Business Facility Magazine profiles several successful policies.
Book Review: 'The City In Mind'
A review of "The City In Mind: Meditations On The Urban Condition" by James Howard Kunstler
HUD Announces Community Revitalization Initiative
HUD announced Tucson is the nation's newest Empowerment Zone, eligible to share in an estimated $17 billion in tax incentives to stimulate job growth, promote economic development and create affordable housing opportunities.
Court Reduces Available Urban Renewal Money
Oregon Supreme Court rules some property taxes collected for urban renewal violated a 1990 tax cap measure approved by voters.
Create Homeowners and Eliminate Blight
Repossessed HUD homes are being renovated and sold to low and moderate-income buyers. Community rejuvenation is a plus.
L.A.'s Billion Dollar Downtown Checklist
The Los Angeles Downtown News takes a retrospective look at the "sure things" that were supposed to revitalize downtown Los Angeles.
Rural U.S. Towns May Not Survive Changes In World Economy
Small U.S. towns may not survive changes in the global commodity markets, new trade agreements, and a recession.
Three Town Centers In Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg, MD is a unique economic development success with three distinct town centers.
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
