Social / Demographics
Richard Florida Maps New Megalopolis(es)
Calling an entire country a major economic force just isn't accurate. At least, that's what Richard Florida contends. His article discusses the regional, not national, nature of areas that are making global impacts.
'Lofty' Visions For Historic Urban Center
The historic downtown of Santa Ana, CA, is being transformed with lofts, concerts, and an experimental music festival featuring a "carchestra".
Preserving The 'Real' Pittsburgh
Grace Dobush urges the city of Pittsburgh to preserve its old-world charm.
Smart Growth Key To British Columbians' Health Advantage
BC has about half the obesity rate of the Northwest states, a one-third lower car-crash fatality rate, and its residents live an average of two years longer. Why?
California Dreaming: Why The Golden State Still Lures Newcomers
Even with high real estate prices, traffic congestion, wildfires, and the possibility of a major earthquake, people from around the world and across the nation, continue to relocate to California. Why?
'Incubators For the American Dream' Are Shrinking
Across the nation, middle class neighborhoods are shrinking as cities and suburbs become increasingly segregated by income.
No Housing Bubble In Canton, Ohio
Victorian houses are for sale for $6,000 in Canton. Local real estate investors flip, rent, or renovate in "the city the boom passed by".
The Nexus Between The Built Environment And Public Health
Los Angeles' new Planning Director Gail Goldberg, and California Endowment head Dr. Robert Ross discuss how to build healthy communities through smart planning.
The Resurgence Of Maine's Grittiest City
The twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn have long been known as Maine's worst urban area. Today, it is using art, history, diversity, and culture to carve out its niche as one of the state's funkiest and most historical urban areas.
Understanding Gentrification In San Francisco
Randy Shaw counters the San Francisco Chronicle's analysis of gentrification in San Francisco.
The Scar Inflicted On China By Coal Mining
Coal mining in northern China is ravaging many of its villages. Mining goes on without regard to the environmental destruction it causes and the devastating effects on China's rural villages.
As Katrina Cleanup Drags on, New Orleans Falling into Despair
The extent of destruction in New Orleans extends beyond the physical -- the social and civil society infrastructure has also been severely damaged, and is now unable to cope with a new impact of the storm: an epidemic of depression and despair.
Phoenix May Replace Philly As Fifth Largest City
After losing 54,000 people this decade alone in its most rapid clip ever, Philadelphia is on the verge of ceding the 'Fifth Most Populated City' title to Phoenix.
Building Florida's Communion Community
Domino's Pizza magnate Tom Monaghan is betting on his New Urbanist vision of a faith-based community outside of Naples, Florida.
Urban Gentrification Typifies Growing Economic Polarization
A snapshot of urban gentrification in San Francisco shows what is happening throughout the U.S., according to a new Brookings Report. The middle class is not only losing ground, but entire neighborhoods, and the consequences are far-reaching.
How The Automobile Changed Southern California
Los Angeles Times Special Commemorative Edition looks at how cars have defined the culture and identity of Southern California.
Wal-Mart And The Jewish Diaspora
Due to the ever-growing presence of Wal-Mart, Benton County, Arkansas, is seeing a rising population of Jewish families, and generally high religious diversity.
Are Cities Good For The World?
We are entering the "urban century": the majority of the world's population now lives in an urban setting. Is this good or bad? An article presents the cases for and against cities.
Georgia Law Slows Booming Latino Housing Market
Georgia law targetting illegal immigrants drives legal residents away from buying homes.
Sharply Rising Rents In NYC Increase Burden For Most Households
Since 2002, the combination of falling incomes and rising rents has significantly increased the burden housing costs impose upon New York City's households, especially those earning less than 80% of the median income.
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Planning for Universal Design
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New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
