Community / Economic Development
New Community Design: An Alternative To Sprawl
A report titled "New Community Design To The Rescue" presents a strategy called "New Community Design" that the reports says will encourage "mixed-use, mixed-income, walkable development that is distinctly different from sprawl."
National Governors' Association Releases Policy Prescription
A report by the National Governor's Association a new approach to economic and community development.
Making Ecotourism Work
Mexico seems to have figured out how to benefit from the world-wide increase in ecotourism.
Is Ecotourism Really Economic Development?
An editorial on the Environmental News Network charges that ecotourism is a myth.
The Dreams And Reality Of Telecom City
Towns work together to develop a technology village, but the worsening economy has other ideas.
Familiar Gives Way To Franchise
Rising rents close down a locally-owned coffee shop in Delray Beach, FL. It will be replaced by a Starbucks.
Brooklyn Emerges From Manhattan's Shadow
Brooklyn, NY, is experiencing a "rennaisance." Some residents are concerned about gentrification.
Businesses Join Forces To Clean Up Commercial District
Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood business area reinvents itself as local businesses join forces.
Atlanta's CNN Center To Attract Tourists To Downtown
New restaurants at Atlanta's CNN Center will draw tourists to the the downtown.
Europe's Urban Divide Looks To America
In the past, Europe was the model for the urban future. Today, European cities need to look to America for new models.
Philadelphia's Dueling Blight Plans
Reaction to the Daily News alternative blight plan has been heated, especially from City Hall.
Empowerment Zone Applications Due
Communities that receive RC or EZ designation will be able to use a revitalizing business tax incentive package valued at $22 billion nationwide.
Brownfield Site To Become Transit-Oriented Development
Vote nears on proposals to turn Somerville, MA, "wasteland" into "urban village."
Building Trades Unions Creating Unlevel Playing Field
Philadelphia construction unions enforce their wage agreements in the city, while competing at non-union-scale wages in the suburbs.
To Revive A Downtown, Make It A Collegetown
Cities are learning to tap the economic power of students to revive downtown areas.
San Francisco: After The Boom
San Francisco's Multimedia Gulch has run dry.
Building Housing To Support Retail Development
A Philadelphia developer invests in new housing help create a market for his shopping development.
Report: Most Child-Friendly U.S. Cities
"Kid-Friendly Cities Report Card 2001" looks at U.S. cities and grades them based on urban children's quality of life. Report includes graphs, editorials from notable writers, and report cards for many cities.
Is Your City Kid-Friendly?
Environmental group Zero Population Growth has published a list of U.S. cities rated in terms of quality of life for children.
Weymouth To Develop 'Village' Instead Of Mega-Mall
A former Naval Air Station will be redeveloped as a "village" instead of a regional mega-mall in Weymouth, MA.
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
