Community / Economic Development

U.S. Cities Are Strong And Will Survive

Neal Peirce writes that mayors, corporate leaders, and university presidents are concerned about the federal government's approach to fighting terrorism and its impact on cities.

October 25, 2001 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Urban Planning: Concentrate And Defend

Former senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan outlines his plan for revitalizing New York at the 2001 ULI conference.

October 24, 2001 - Fast Company

Many Firms Leaving Downtown NY For Midtown

The majority of displaced firms in lower Manhattan are moving to midtown NY. But will they return?

October 22, 2001 - Yahoo! Newswire

Rejuvenating Hollywood, CA: Trendy Bars

You can try on pricey shoes while sipping wine in one of the trendy nightspots giving new life to Hollywood, California.

October 19, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

A Different Environmental Agenda

Ed Marston wonders how the western U.S. will change in a slowing economy.

October 14, 2001 - Grist Magazine

Impact Of Terrorism On Real Estate

Experts say real estate in Washington D.C. faces a serious economic risk in the aftermath of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.

October 13, 2001 - GlobeSt.com

Casinos Not A Safe Bet For Economic Development

Experts say that casinos do not provide lasting economic benefits to communities.

October 10, 2001 - Scientific American

The Streets Of New York City

Herbert Muschamp writes about the impact of restricted access to streets in New York.

October 8, 2001 - The New York Times

A Local Ladder For The Working Poor

The impact Of the Earned Income Tax Credit In U.S. metropolitan areas.

October 5, 2001 - The Brookings Institution

How Cities Survive

How resistent are cities? Can a city's economy survive a severe blow such as the September 11th attacks on New York?

October 4, 2001 - The New York Times

Kansas City: Unheralded High-tech Success

Kansas City has been one of the most notable, if largely unheralded, high-tech success stories in the United States.

October 3, 2001 - REIS

Baby Boomers Fuel New Housing Boom

The nation's new housing boom is fueled by baby boomers. N

October 2, 2001 - The Patriot Ledger

San Francisco: Tourism Down, Neighborhoods Up

In San Francisco, tourist areas are deserted, while neigbhorhood areas are bustling.

October 1, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

How Lending Impacts Low Income Neighborhoods

The Brookings Institution reports on how changes in the financial services industry affect small business lending in urban areas.

September 26, 2001 - The Brookings Institution

WTC: The End Of Business Clustering?

Until a month ago, financial service firms located in lower Manhattan because of the benefits of "clustering."

September 25, 2001 - The Philadelphia Daily News

Critics Oppose Proposed Intermodal Freight Terminal

Critics of a proposal to building an Intermodal Freight Terminal in Detroit, MI, say it will harm a revitalizing neighborhood. City officials say the terminal is necessary for the city's economic health.

September 25, 2001 - The Detroit News

Blending Planning And Community Policing

Local strategies blend community policing and planning in Greensboro, North Carolina and Buffalo, New York.

September 25, 2001 - FieldWorks

Rebuilding Downtown Manhattan

This editorial looks at how downtown Manhattan can re-establish its status as the nation's financial capital and heal a neighborhood.

September 24, 2001 - The New York Times

Transit Helps Rural Tourism In Texas

A nonprofit organization is hoping to rebuild a 14-mile train from Teague to Mexia to boost tourism in the area.

September 18, 2001 - The Houston Chronicle

Companies Look For Office Space Away From Wall St.

After the attack on New York's World Trade Center, some of the nation's largest companies are searching for office space away from downtown Manhattan. Will they come back?

September 18, 2001 - The New York Times

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.