Community / Economic Development
Mayor's Conference On Downtown Revitalization
The Mayor's Institute on City Design is a leadership conference focused on redeveloping downtowns.
Area Needs New Approach To Development
In the New Economy, the old economic development tricks are about as outdated as a 10-year-old PC.
Linking Land Use And Transportation
The recent election of a new Mayor in San Diego has given advocates of regional solutions an infusion of hope.
Seattle Re-evaluates Its Urban Planning Strategy
As the technology industry shrinks, Seattle is forced examining its urban planning strategy.
The Future Of Seattle
Is Seattle's fortune chained to the technology renaissance that created it? The city looks for ways to "reboot" its future.
The Changing Capital Needs Of Community Development
This article argues for the creation of a new form of capital to fit the emerging needs of multi-purpose, highly successful community development organizations.
Colorado City's $279 Million Mall Subsidy
Broomfield, CO, has agreed to a huge business subsidy to spark economic growth.
The South's New Megalopolis
According to the 2000 census, 11 million people live in the metro areas of the Piedmont megalopolis, dubbed Charlantingham.
A Comeback For Historic Main Streets
A survey of 200 historic business districts finds that business is good, and property values are rising.
The Gentrification Of Harlem
What can be done to preserve economic diversity in New York's Harlem neighborhood?
Escape From Connecticut's Cities
This op-ed by Bruce Katz argues that in order for Hartford and other older cities in Connecticut to socially and economically recover, the cities and state need to take radical approaches.
Putnam's Bowling Alone Reviewed
A review of Robert Putnam's important new book, Bowling Alone concludes "Magnificent and yet unpersuasive."
Cities Feel Effects Of Economic Slowdown
How will the economic slowdown affect the nation's cities? A look at how Pittsburgh and other prospering cities are faring.
Returning Home To Downtown Houston
Houston's West End neighborhood is in the midst of a dramatic revitlization as residents move back toward the urban core.
Top 10 Cities For Families
Child magazine evaluted qualities such as air quality, parks per capita, and schools to come up with a list of family friendly cities, with Denver, CO topping the list.
State Infrastructure Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card showing the status of infrastructure for each
American Main Street Award Winners
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announces five winners of Great American Main Street Awards.
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?
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
