Community / Economic Development
Have Californians Kept Up in the 1990s?
Although the California economy has been outperforming the U.S., statistics on family income suggest that Californians are losing ground.
Water, Air & Environmental Justice
EPA's Felicia Marcus shares information while building relationships with local residents to foster meaningful community participation.
Court Orders HUD to Pay $8.8 Million
Federal court orders Department of Housing and Urban Development to pay $8.8 Million in damages for canceling a contract.
Reflections on Regionalism
Devolution in governance is changing how we organize public investments in transportation, workforce and housing.
The Figueroa Corridor: One Street, Two Agendas
Over the past two years, both a BID and a coalition for economic justice have formed in LA's Figueroa Corridor.
Boom Economy Spurs Construction Backlog
The booming economy is subjecting homeowners to frustrating week or month-long waits for home repairs which draw less interest that bigger projects.
Economic Boom Finally Reaching Blighted Areas
The decade-old economic boom is finally reachingdown into blighted Southern California communities.
Blighted Communities Rebound
Good times finally start to rub off on distressed Southland communities hurt most by the recession. Is this good planning or good fortune?
Wanted: Fast Growing Technology Company
The booming success of e-commerce and the accompanying revenue it generates for the cities where it locates has made dot.coms the businesses to have in your community.
Backwater Considers Cityhood Again
The first California community to give up cityhood 32 years may consider reincorporation.
San Francisco's Dot-com Blight
San Francisco residents are protesting technology companies, which have shut out families, artists' groups and nonprofits from low-rent neighborhoods.
Urban Affairs White Paper Released
The Brookings Institute releases a new white paper series on urban sprawl, crime, taxes, education, poverty, and related subjects.
Community Vs. Cubicles
Residents protest against dot-com development saying rising rents are eroding community culture.
HUD Award To Bring Jobs to L.A. County
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo announced $21million in funding to Los Angeles County for economic development projects in the City of Commerceand West Hollywood, a move that will create almost 1,700 jobs and stimulate more than
Searching for Grass-roots Planners
San Jose is about to launch a massive residential renewal effort by establishing neighborhoodadvisory groups to identify needs and set priorities.
Public Safety Partnerships
Companies in older neighborhoods are working with corporate, government, police and community leaders to reduce crime by building more sustainable neighborhoods.
California's Power Crisis
After leading the nation into a sweeping deregulation of the electric industry, California's electrical system is on the verge of failure.
Forcing out Santa Monica's Artists?
Santa Monica used to be a haven for artists. But high rents are driving many away, and the city isn’t doing much to keep them.
Resale Housing Mixed In June
The resale housing market in California continues to chug along, according to the latest data from the California Association of Realtors.
Home Ownership Rate Hits Record High
A record 67.2 percent of American households owned their own homes in the second quarter of 2000 – once again shattering all previous records.
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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