Community / Economic Development
Can Galveston's Port Become A Waterfront?
Galveston Port's proposed merger with the Houston Port Authority is rejected by voters. It's now being called a 'Waterfront.'
New Town To Replace Ranch In Tampa
The Connerton New Town Development project will create a new town on ranchland in Tampa, Florida. The project may include a wildlife preserve and would have a "small-town" feel.
City Expects Economic Boost Expects From New Resort
Cambridge, MD. is hoping that a new $155 million resort and subsequent development will boost the region's economy.
Mississippi Eminent Domain Gone Bad
In an effort to attract a new Nissan factory, Mississippi severely abused its eminent domain powers.
NYC Officials Say New Skyscrapers At WTC Unlikely
New York City officials said that tall skyscrapers at the site of the World Trade Center are not "economically practical" and preferred a victims' memorial and smaller structures.
Wisconsin City Embraces New Urbanism
To avoid turning into bedroom community, Hartford, WI, embraces New Urbanism.
The Biggest Deals Of 2001
Facility City publishes its list of the four biggest economic development deals of 2001.
Giving Downtown Los Angeles A Chance
A dialogue between an Orange County shopper and an L.A. Councilperson about downtown Los Angeles.
New York's New Mayor Vows To Rebuild And Renew
Michael Bloomberg, the new mayor of New York, promised to rebuild and renew the city that has been hit by a recession and the nation's worst terrorist attacks.
What Does Dallas Want To Become?
A Dallas News columnist suggests that it's about time Dallas decide what it wants to be when it grows up.
The Dark Side Of Growth In Silicon Valley
Though Silicon Valley has created millionaires it has also generated sky-rocketing housing prices, sprawl, and traffic congestion.
U.S. Tourist Towns Flourishing
Tourist destinations that are a short drive from big cities are flourishing as Americans avoid long vacations by plane.
Rise And Fall Of The American Downtown
A review of the book "Downtown: Its Rise and Fall" by Robert M. Fogelson.
Transit-based Development Is Good For Economic Development
A Palatine, Illinois developer finds that the transit based development model can be easily replicated along the Metra tracks.
Filling The Void: Rebuilding At Ground Zero
Herbert Muschamp provides an update on the debate over rebuilding at the site of World Trade Center towers in New York.
African-Americans Struggling To Keep Land On St. Simons Island
Property values have skyrocketed on St. Simons Island, a popular resort destination on Georgia's coast, and developers are now pressuring the island's black residents to sell their landholdings.
Central Florida Looks To Broaden Its Economy
The events of September 11th have reminded Central Florida that its economy relies far too much on one industry -- tourism. The region's leaders are now pushing to diversify, looking to other mid-sized cities like Pittsburgh, PA and Austin, TX for advice.
The Long Road To Rebuilding Lower Manhattan
Individuals from outside the usual government circles have taken the lead in charting Lower Manhattan's long-term rebuilding.
Galveston Rejects Port Merger
Talked about for decades, a proposal to merge Galveston's historic port with the Port of Houston fails.
An Aggressive School District Rebuilding Plan
The largest school building program ever proposed in New York State outside of Buffalo and New York City wins in Albany, the state capital, after nearly four years of ups and downs.
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.
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
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
