Community / Economic Development
A Tale Of Two Bases
Critics of a base reuse plan in Orlando, Florida have begun pointing to Denver's current reuse plan as an example of a more balanced approach.
Georgia Aquarium May Be A Go In Atlanta's Midtown
Home Depot chairman's foundation to spend up to $200 million to build Georgia Aquarium near Atlantic Station development.
Central Florida's New Suburbanism?
Supporters and critics are watching the development of Avalon Park, a traditional neighborhood development on the outskirts of Orlando, FL.
Lower Manhattan Recovery Could Take 10 Years
In the aftermath of Sept. 11, with businesses moving and office space lying vacant, Lower Manhattan faces hard times. Experts say recovery could take 10 years.
Another Urban Village In Southern CA
North Hollywood, CA, will have a housing and retail complex next to its subway station. This is a revitalization attempt.
Industrial-Tourism Program Under Scrutiny
A federal program that provides funding to turn unused industrial sites into tourist attractions is under scrutiny for abuse.
Centergy: Atlanta's Tech Corridor
Despite the weird names, Yamacraw is an important component of 'Centergy' -- the centerpiece of Altanta's technology economic development initiative.
Atlanta's First Aquarium In A Mini-city
A long-proposed aquarium may become part of a $2 billion mini-city that will include apartments, condominiums, shops and offices.
Corporate Support In Atlanta Dwindling
New transit improvments in downtown are finally being made, but the major corporations that support civic life are leaving the city.
Metro Atlanta Leaders Seek Ideas From Crystal City
Delegation seeks advice from Crystal City complex managers about dreams of emulating the D.C. development near the Atlanta airport.
Port Townsend: Life On The Edge
Port Townsend, set on the Quimper Peninsula in Washington, feels a little like its own island. For many, it's the end of the road.
Seattle's Entrepreneurial Success
As Seattle celebrates its 150-year anniversary, the city's entrepreneurial fervor sets it apart from competitor Portland.
New York's New Economic Development Strategy
In the wake of September 11th, planners and officials are struggling to craft the right economic development strategy.
Bringing Hollywood Back To Hollywood
The Academy Awards will now return to Hollywood, CA. The revitalization project at Hollywood and Highland is open.
Historic Tampa Neighborhood Plans Its Future
Plan calls for a pedestrian oriented village center in Tampa, FL.
San Jose Redevelopment Viable Despite Slow Economy
Experts say San Jose's redevelopment is still viable in a slow economy because it incorporates New Urbanism concepts.
Economic Development Along Atlanta-Macon Line
Economic development to be encouraged along the Atlanta-Macon commuter line.
Older Suburbs Growing Into Diversity
Older neighborhoods believed are actually transforming into thriving, ethnically diverse cities.
Reconstructing New York: Many Alliances But No Plan
Reconstructing New York may well be the "largest urban redevelopment in American history." Alliances have been formed but the effort lacks a clear plan.
Queens: The New Manhattan?
Queens Plaza, in Long Island City, looks like it may be the perfect home for rapidly expanding New York businesses.
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
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
