Community / Economic Development
The 20-Minute Rule: Key To Successful Startups
Why is Silicon Valley the birthplace of successful startups?
More Homebuyers Seeking Rescue From Mortgages
Nonprofit organizations are offering foreclosure prevention programs to assist people when their mortgages have become unmanageable.
The Industrial Design City?
A plan to revive downtown Cleveland by creating an design district that would make the city a center of consumer-product design is attracting the support of local experts and officials.
The 'Ultimate Pedestrian Environment': Alleys
Alleys -- considered by many to be dangerous or neglected, can become a fertile ground for 'organic new urbanism', says architect David Winslow.
Can The U.S. Learn From The Slow City Movement?
With its emphasis on good food, sustainable living, and local community, the Slow City movement is spreading across Europe. But what potential is there for the movement to make the jump across the Atlantic?
America's Other 'Ground Zero'
After spending 72 hours in New Orleans, Charles Shaw finds a city in "desperation."
Proposed Mixed Use Development Rises Too High
A $1.5 billion dollar mixed use development proposed along the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been voted down by the city's planning commission after it refused to approve a zoning variance for 30 story condos.
Microfinance at a Crossroads
The business of making loans to poor people in underdeveloped countries is entering a critical period of development. Foundations and other non-governmental groups have shown the private sector that money can be made by lending to these populations.
Detroit Wants Walkable Urbanity
Clare Pfeiffer Ramsey interviews real estate guru Chris Leinberger on developing walkable urbanity in Detroit.
Race, Poverty, And Uneven Development
Policies and initiatives based on class and race are essential in altering the unequal patterns of opportunity in cities and suburbs.
Wal-Mart's Expansion Into China
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to buy a massive Chinese "hypermarket" for close to $1 billion, making Wal-Mart the largest food and department store network in China.
A Dark Day For Affordable Housing
For decades Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village has provided some of the most affordable housing in Manhattan. However, the completion of a $5.4 billion dollar real estate deal, the largest in American history, has residents worried about the future.
Philadelphia Launches Riverfront Planning Process
The city's mayor invites the University of Pennsylvania to work with City Planning Commission to facilitate public planning process for the Delaware River waterfront.
Reston Rests a Little Too Easily
Philip Langdon recalls mixed-feelings about Reston's unfinished dream.
Urban Planning, IDEO Style
The California-based design company's "Smart Space" practice takes on the staid world of infrastructure, zoning and public process.
Healing Medical Districts
Memphis and Miami may be leading the charge to rethinking medical districts with New Urbanism.
Wal-Mart's 'Urban Format': The Wal-Mart Sushi Bar
Wal-Mart is adapting its suburban big-box format the to sensibilities of urban residents in larger cities. Atlanta's new store includes a decidedly more upscale mix of products.
Interview With Vancouver's New Planning Chief
CBC's "BC This Week" leads off with a 7 minute interview with Vancouver's new lead planner.
Connecting The Dots In Indianapolis
A $15 million donation launches the distinctive Indianapolis Cultural Trail toward construction.
America's Largest Public Housing Project Passes Into History
Robert Taylor Homes, the largest in a wave of urban public housing projects built during the 1960s, has finally fallen victim to the wreaking ball as part of the Chicago Housing Authorities massive redevelopment plans.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Ada County Highway District
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
