Community / Economic Development
Florida's Growth Management Headaches
Environmentalists, planners, and developers all have something to say about the state's new growth plan.
Berkeley's Office Space Crunch
Exploding rents in parts of the Bay Area are driving companies to Berkeley, CA, causing an office space shortage in the city.
Top High-Tech Cities
The Industry Standard identifies the new hot spots for technology and business. The results might surprise you.
New California Center To Address Regionalism
A new California regional organization announces its new website and the release of a report on California's regional technology efforts.
Knowledge-Value Cities In The Digital Age
A research study by Joel Kotkin and Ross DeVol for the Milken Institute examines the impact of the technology revolution and how cities can tap into their knowledge assets to fuel local economic growth.
Revitalization Vs. Preservation
The battle over a building in downtown Atlanta is the latest chapter in the struggle of developers versus preservationists.
Downtown Revitalization: At What Cost?
Mayor Brown of Oakland, CA proposes easing environmental and historical protections to attract development to downtown.
Linking Environment, Sustainability, and Businesses
Oregon state government has launched a website that links environmental and economic sustainability efforts.
Beginning To Fill In The Gaps
The community of North Michigan Park, with well-organized civic associations, sees positive changes.
Future Is Downtown, Planner Says
Michael Beyard, senior resident fellow with the Urban Land Institute, said that downtowns may be able to provide retailers with new markets.
Limiting Growth With Classrooms
Florida may propose new legislation that allows local governments to stop residential developments if the schools are full.
Houston Group Fails To Put Diversity On The Map
A map prepared by Houston's biggest economic development organization omits minority neighborhoods.
Fighting Sprawl With Smart Growth
In Charlotte, N.C. the only thing voters hate more then sprawl is density, something anti-spawl supporters are trying to change.
If You Build It, They May Not Come
The Research Triangle is experiencing the national trend of slowing demand for office space, and that is making developers think twice.
Planning Challenges For 2001
The Planning Report publishes its reader's thoughts on the new millennium, and the challenges it brings.
Black Churches Drive Urban Renewal
Black churches are playing an ever-more important role in urban revitalization efforts -- including buying stadiums.
Best Practices In Economic Development
A new HUD report highlights eight promising economic development strategies based on case studies in 10 American cities.
Most Expensive World Cities
What are the world's most expensive cities? The most expensive U.S. city only ranks seventh.
Highways Are Out, Development Is In
Some cities are tearing down their downtown highways saying they aren't worth the land they're built on.
Transit-centric Development
Cities, developers and transit authorities are working to replace parking lots around stations with mixed-used developments.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Ada County Highway District
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
