Community / Economic Development
City Council To Take Close Look At CRA
The LA City Council is considering taking over the management of the CRA. The City Controller says unlawful activity may have occurred.
CRA Mishandled 7 Real Estate Deals
An audit discovered that the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency paid $1.57 million more than appraisals for land.
Buffalo's High-Tech Strategy
Buffalo's newest challenge is keeping dozens of high-tech companies that have started up in Buffalo.
Best Places To Live 2000
Money Magazine publishes its ranking of the best places to live. The magazine considers urban sprawl in its rankings.
Churches Preserving Harlem's Character
With crime decreasing, the newest challenge for Harlem is maintaining the neighborhood's character in the face of gentrification.
Impact Of Land Capitalization On Enterprise Zones
A journal article analyzes the potential impact of land capitalization on the incentive effects of enterprise zones, and their potential for being pursued by rent seeking landowners through the local public policy process.
Miami's Landmark Arts Center In Jeopardy
A budget gap is making public officials think twice before going ahead with the proposed signature performing arts center.
Portland Ranked Number One
In its December issue, Money Magazine named Portland, Oregon as the best place to live in the nation.
Minority Business Atlas For Southern California
Though thriving, minority-owned businesses need more access to technology and broader markets for growth.
Community Development Infrastructure
The November issue of Community Affairs Monitor examines the Federal Reserve's use of its community development infrastructure.
Wyoming's High Price For Prosperity
Wyoming has found a booming market for Coalbed methane. But the cost could be quite high -- it's water supply.
Islands Of Luxury
Developers in Florida are using public bond money to build large master-planned exclusive communities on the fringe.
Orange County Supervisor Will Help Shape El Toro Redevelopment
The new member of the Southern California Regional Airport Authority will play a role in the future of the El Toro Airbase.
Gay Population Correlates With Tech Growth?
Respected author Joel Garreau looks at the correlation of homosexual population density to high-tech success.
A New Urban Strategy: The Municipal Corporation
Lorain, Colorado is turning over a new leaf with a new business attitute and new construction projects.
Five-Point Plan To Reinvest In Cities
A five-point plan encourages city reinvestment and a nationwide poll finds residents support tax dollars being spent to revitalize central cities.
Questions About Urban Parks?
In an innovative Q&A, Urban Parks Online invites questions about the growth, management, and issues involved in developing urban parks.
Getting East St. Louis Wired
Community development project aims to bring computer tools for mapping and predicting impact of new businesses to neighborhood activists in East St. Louis poorest communities.
Urban Economic Zones Miss Mark
North Carolina has created several urban zones to target economic incentives. But questions are being raised about the intended versus actual impacts.
Outstanding Government Projects
An award program administered by the Ford Foundation and Harvard University recognizes innovation in government programs. Several urban planning efforts are recognized.
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
