Community / Economic Development
Will A Gulf Enterprise Zone Work?
Is there any evidence to suggest the turning the Gulf Coast into one huge, tax-sheltered enterprise zone will help businesses?
Legalizing New Urbanism
Some states ease laws to allow traditional neighborhood development.
Class, Color, May Influence New Orleans' Recovery
How New Orleans recovers from Hurricane Katrina will depend on who is returning back to the city.
Mixed Use Considered For Salisbury Square
Salisbury, Massachusetts is considering a zoning change that would improve walkability, allow for more residential units, and help expand businesses in Salisbury Square.
Wal-Mart Promotes Environmental Sustainability
Wal-Mart CEO announces that the world's largest retailer will hold its suppliers responsible for higher environmental and labor standards.
Battling Density In Beerline
One of Milwaukee's most successful brownfield reclamation projects is now facing the questions of how much housing is too much, and how dense is too dense.
Luxury Lofts Meet Skid Row
In the last of his five-part series, columnist Steve Lopez examines the jarring juxtaposition of rapidly-gentrifying luxury lofts that overlook prostitutes, drug dealers and homeless on LA's skid row.
APA's Executive Director On Rebuilding New Orleans
APA Executive Director Paul Farmer testifies at a joint congressional hearing about plans for rebuilding New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Rebuild New Orleans With Visitors In Mind
Tourism is the city's top employer with 81,000 jobs and $5 billion in yearly revenue.
How To Avoid A Cultural Disaster In Rebuilding New Orleans
Richard Moe, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, weighs in on the reconstruction of New Orleans.
A National Stage for Duany and New Urbanism
An editorial weighs in on the impact New Urbanism pioneer Andres Duany will have in the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast, and his dubious legacy in West Palm Beach.
LA's Worst Corner
In his second and third installments, columnist Steve Lopez meets the people who live and work on one of the city's worst corners on Skid Row.
Social And Economic Impact Of Big Box Stores
An animated cartoon comments on economic and social impact of big box stores.
Why is New York America's Largest City?
New York has been remarkably successful and it remains the nation's premier metropolis. Edward L. Glaeser evaluates what accounts for New York's rise and continuing success in this academic discussion paper.
A View Of Life From Skid Row
In the first of a five-part series, columnist Steve Lopez takes readers on a tour of Los Angeles' skid row, through the eyes of a paramedic.
Mississippi's Governor Calls On Planners
NPR features an interview with Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour on the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast.
Katrina's Impact May Accelerate Economic Changes
Rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina may not take as long as some predict.
As Waters Recede, Tourists Trickle Back
New Orleans' $13.5 billion tourism industry is restarting as the city lays plans to kick-start it.
Reversing The Ravages Of Urban Renewal
One of the most livable places in the U.S. tries to revitalize its downtown.
Supporting A More Active Lifestyle
The Albuquerque Alliance for Active Living encourages proper pedestrian planning for creating more livable communities.
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.
Ada County Highway District
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
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
