Community / Economic Development
Urban Living In Downtown Baltimore
A variety of new historic housing developments show promise in bringing evening street life back to downtown Baltimore.
Keeping Businesses In Downtown
Incentive won't keep businesses in downtown. Quality of life and transportation are more important.
The Decimated City Of Flint
Flint -- Michigan's fourth biggest city -- is an old economy city in a new economy world.
Jane Pisano Articulates Case For Urban Revitalization
Jane Pisano, former Dean of External Affairs at the University of Southern Califronia and current President and Director of the Museum of Natural History in LA, discusses the role of institutions in urban revitalization.
Heartland Renaissance?
The continuing tech recession has clearly devastated some of the priciest real estate markets in the nation, from San Jose to suburban Boston.
It's Okay If WTC Plans Are Too 'Greedy'
The WTC plans may be too commercial but why is that so bad? Isn't New York the "most commercial of all cities?"
Planning Delays Could Slow Lower Manhattan Recovery
Delays in the rebuilding process could impact the Lower Manhattan economy.
The Debate Over New Urbanism
John King reviews two new books about New Urbanism: "The Seaside Debates", and "Big Plans." Can you replace suburbanism with New Urbanism?
Sunshine State Proves Movies Really Are About Planning
Finally, there is a movie that specifically tackles urban planning
Rouse-built Festival Marketplace Faces Demolition
Small business owners are suprised to find themselves in the path of Richmond's downtown revitalization plan.
A Competitive Vision For The Regional City Of Louisville
This report examines key trends challenging the Louisville region as it prepares for a city/county consolidation.
Vision Summit Focuses On Reshaping Tulsa
Over 1000 interested Tulsans gather to hear noted futurist Glen Heimstra and former Indianapolis Mayor Bill Hudnut and provide imput on the future of the Tulsa region.
Urban Regeneration Series
The UK's most popular newspaper features a series of fascinating articles about urban regeneration with plenty of lessons for American cities.
Decaying Cincinnati Factory Revitalized
Abandoned factories across the country are eyesores and economic development challenges. Cincinnati has taken an innovative historic preservation approach.
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.
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
