Community / Economic Development
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.
A Different Environmental Agenda
Ed Marston wonders how the western U.S. will change in a slowing economy.
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.
Casinos Not A Safe Bet For Economic Development
Experts say that casinos do not provide lasting economic benefits to communities.
The Streets Of New York City
Herbert Muschamp writes about the impact of restricted access to streets in New York.
A Local Ladder For The Working Poor
The impact Of the Earned Income Tax Credit In U.S. metropolitan areas.
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?
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.
Baby Boomers Fuel New Housing Boom
The nation's new housing boom is fueled by baby boomers. N
San Francisco: Tourism Down, Neighborhoods Up
In San Francisco, tourist areas are deserted, while neigbhorhood areas are bustling.
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.
WTC: The End Of Business Clustering?
Until a month ago, financial service firms located in lower Manhattan because of the benefits of "clustering."
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.
Blending Planning And Community Policing
Local strategies blend community policing and planning in Greensboro, North Carolina and Buffalo, New York.
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.
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.
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?
Agritainment: From Farm To Entertainment
Faced with difficult economic times, farmers are finding entertainment uses for their farmland.
Book Review: My Life As Told By Water
Author David James Duncan writes thought-provoking essays about environmental issues.
Community Development Credit Unions
Community Development Credit Unions (CDCUs) may be the best vehicle for providing affordable capital and financial services in low- and very low-income areas. So why can't there be more of them? This article seeks to answer that question.
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.
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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
