Community / Economic Development
Dallas Vs. Houston: Which City Is Better?
A Texas-sized rivalry between these two fast-growing cities heats up -- so much that planners in Houston are renaming Dallas Street.
Which City Will Land Boeing?
Denver is one of the cities being considered by Boeing for its new headquarters. But the city is sending mixed messages.
High-tech Boomtown To Ghost Town?
Internet companies are facing massive layoffs and closing up shop in the Bay Area. How will this impact real estate in the region?
Stacking Retail Stores In Mid-City L.A.
It would be a Home Depot above a Costco above a major bus station. And the neighbors are very concerned.
Restoring Portland's River
The city council endorsed the first elements of the River Renaissance program, aimed at improving the Willamette for recreation, wildlife and commerce.
New Economy: The Party Is Over
San Franscisco feels the impact of the dot-com collapse.
Study Shows City's Economic Potential
Economic development study for El Cerrito, CA, identified posibilities for economic development.
The Urban Divide
Gateway metropolitan regions can be expected to exhibit significant differences in residents’ age, education, and socioeconomic status compared to more domestic regions.
The Meaning Of Place
What may be needed is a built environment flexible enough to allow the quality of experience to evolve over time.
New Community Development Journal
Capital Ideas, a new web-based journal, premiers with an article discussing how civic intermediaries can alleviate poverty.
The Citizen Planner's Fix-It Manual
This excerpted chapter is from a "fix-it manual" for citizen planners working on improving their towns or neighborhoods.
A Hot Property In L.A.
Everyone wants a piece of this prime 7-acre parcel in Wilshire Center.
High Tech Meets Urban Landscape
How does a city lure high-tech companies into downtown areas and provide the necessary infrastructure while preserving the city's character? Vancouver has a plan.
How Green Is Jerry Brown?
"The American left has long had a problem with ecological issues."
Threats In The Home Mortgage Industry?
The home mortgage business gets ugly: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac threaten board members of a watchdog group.
Top Cities For Expanding Businesses
Cincinnati tops this list of expansion cities for growing businesses; the booming sunbelt cities are also popular.
Luring High Tech From Silicon Valley
With the recent power crisis compounding the cost of doing business in Silicon Valley, some states are trying to lure high tech firms from California.
Amid Pines, A Model For Growth
A historic Sierra Nevada mountain town balances growth and a sense of place.
Urban Myth Of The Inner City
The perception that the inner city is an undesirable place to do business due to lack of purchasing power is an urban myth.
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
