Community / Economic Development
TeleCom City: Redevelopment Gone Wrong?
An effort to build a new "TeleCom City" in Everett, just outside Boston, pits government redevelopment against business property rights.
The Twin Towers Broader Legacy
New York's Twin Towers were part of an economic development deal that left a broad legacy in metropolitan New York.
Kansas City: Three Strategies For Success
Curtis Johnson and Neal Peirce offer three strategies to guide the development of the Kansas City region.
California Cities Under Pressure
A new report examines local growth controls and residential development policy in California cities.
Canadian Cities Are Being Strangled
Royson James looks at how Canadian cities are being harmed by 'downloading' from provincial governments.
Kunstler Compares Cities
In a streaming audio segment, James Howard Kunstler compares major world cities.
Firms Leaving Lower Manhattan
Manhattan firms relocate offices to decentralize operations. How will the trend impact efforts to rebuild Lower Manhattan?
Mayors Offer 10 Steps To Bolster Security
The nation's mayors released 10-point blueprint for achieving homeland economic security.
Kunstler Slams Atlanta
Atlanta has become such a mess that nothing can be done to redeem it as human habitat," Kunstler writes his latest book.
Phoenix Neighborhoods Fear Stadium
Historic neighborhoods in downtown Phoenix fear the development of a new Cardinals football stadium.
Wal-Mart And Arizona: A Love-Hate Relationship?
Wal-Mart appears unstoppable as it opens stores in Arizona, but the chain is causing zoning wars.
Least And Most Resilient Cities
Joel Kotkin offers an analysis of which cities will be most damaged by the recession, and which cities will come through unscathed.
Impact Of Hollywood Retail Center
Will the new 640,000-square-foot retail complex in Hollywood, CA, become a tourist destination?
Proposals For Ground Zero
How do you both foster economic development and honor those lost in the terrorist attack?
Planning Lower Manhattan
With the cleanup of lower Manhattan progressing quickly, planners are working to develop a rebuilding process.
Affordable Cities Of The Future
A retiring University of Hawaii professor has developed a low-cost building type that is revolutionizing development in third-world cities.
A Building Fantasy Gone Bad
Los Angeles Unified School District project frustrates parents and teachers with no accountability or even concern.
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.
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.
planning NEXT
Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
