Community / Economic Development
Central Florida Leaders Seek Solutions To Regional Challenges
Leaders from throughout Central Florida meet to develop long-term solutions for regional problems.
25 Years Of Community Development Finance
This article summarizes the lessons Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) have learned over the past two and a half decades, and outlines the strategies they might pursue to best meet the needs of underserved people and markets in the year
Kunstler Vs. Las Vegas
A columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal scoffs at Kunstler's scathing review of Las Vegas.
Businesses Targeted To Carry Bulk Of Tax Load
Towns are trying to relieve the tax burdern for property owners by passing it on to businesses.
Kingston Rejects Growth Zoning Change
Plan to create Transit Orientated Development District (TOD) and refocus growth was rejected by voters at a special town meeting in Kingston, MA.
A River Blueprint
Transforming city waterfront into a modern urban amenity is credited with bringing the shores of the Mississippi back to life.
D.C. Commercial Real Estate Market Rebounds
Commercial real estate market in Washington D.C. has low vacancy rates.
Urban Disney
The city of Anaheim and the Walt Disney Company create an urban destination resort.
Airport Cities
Many airports around the country are becoming major city centers.
Turning Around Florida's Small Towns
Some of Florida's quaint small towns face unique challenges. Florida Trend presents the stories of four of them.
People Are More Connected To Their Communities
Since Sept. 11, Americans have become more involved in connecting to their communities.
Midtown Atlanta's Urban Vision
Midtown Atlanta, is creating its urban vision with zoning ordinances, streetscape improvements , and transportation changes.
The Worst Town In The Nation
Gene Weingarten searches for the 'Armpit of America."
Empire Zone Status Sought For Mall Expansion
If granted, the mall expansion in Onondaga County, NY, would be eligible for property tax refunds.
Bay Area Bids For 2012 Olympics With Green Promises
Even though the Bay Area's bid for the 2012 Olympics may be the most environmetally-sensitive in history, residents are concerned about traffic and other issues.
Rebuilding Downtown Manhattan: The Challenges
The economic impact of the Sept. 11 attack on downtown Manhattan has been more severe than first estimated.
Lower Manhattan Revival Stalls
Efforts to revive Lower Manhattan after the Sept. 11 attacks have been delayed.
Plan For New 'Trendy' Neighborhood In D.C.
D.C. officials envision a new "trendy" neighborhood with housing, theatres, and supermarkets.
Construction Threatening Downtown Businesses In Houston
Small businesses that helped revitalize downtown Houston could be threated by construction projects.
Rival Consultants Team Up For New York Study
Seventy management consultants from leading firms collaborated on a pro bono project to prepare a study to help city planners plan New York City's recovery from the Sept. 11 attacks.
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.
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
