Community / Economic Development

Protecting Environment Is Good For The Economy

According to a new report, protecting the environment creates jobs.

September 29, 2004 - The Kansas City Star

Recognition At Last For Transylvanian Heritage

Proposals to list the city of Sibiu/Hermannstadt draw attention to other threats to the heritage of the area

September 28, 2004 - INTBAU

Portland, Maine Reverses The Brain Drain

This New England college town continues to develop the winning formula for attracting young professionals working in the 'creative economy'.

September 28, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Signs That Gentrification Is Just Around The Corner

Travel & Leisure magazine profiles four neighborhoods on the verge of gentrification.

September 27, 2004 - Travel And Leisure

WA Is Short On 'living-wage' Jobs

Demand for "living-wage" jobs exceeds supply in Washington.

September 26, 2004 - The Seattle Times

The UK's 'Ciabatta Cities' Syndrome

Urban degeneration marches gnarled hand in chain store glove with redevelopment, writes the Guardian's architecture critic.

September 24, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

Detroit's New Housing Boom

Hope amid decline, Detroit's CBD is home to more than 15 new housing projects.

September 23, 2004 - Metro Times Detroit

Who Should Pay For Citywide Wi-Fi?

Wireless networking is becoming an increasingly popular amenity for cities and town. But who will pay for it?

September 23, 2004 - Technology Review

University Commits $75 Million To Turn Its Neighborhood Around

Cincinnati employers hope to raise $100 million more for related projects and job creation.

September 23, 2004 - The Cincinnati Enquirer

A Silver Bullet For Downtown Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix will be reshaped if officials purchase $30 million worth of land for a downtown ASU campus.

September 22, 2004 - The Arizona Republic

Can Downtowns Survive?

An economist's reading of recent trends suggests the future of the downtown is anything but certain.

September 22, 2004 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Detroit To Create 'African Town'

A new economic development plan that calls for racial isolation is hotly debated in Detroit.

September 21, 2004 - The Detroit Free Press

Surviving Wal-Mart

Mountain towns try to adapt to the arrival of big box retailers.

September 20, 2004 - Vail Daily News

Federal Health Spending In Metropolitan Economies

On a metropolitan basis, health care costs, a significant burden to all levels of government, also represent a substantial economic input and potential leverage for improving job growth and wages.

September 19, 2004 - The Brookings Institution

DHL Planning Southern California Hub

Despite some neighborhood opposition, local agencies are aggressively vying for the air cargo facility.

September 19, 2004 - Press-Enterprise

Council For European Urbanism Moving In Germany

The Council for European Urbanism, formed last September, has now formed its first national branch, with some new members calling for a sharper focus for the organisation.

September 18, 2004 - INTBAU

Beset By New Haven's Ills, Yale Revitalizes City

Local officials and the university have successfully bridged the once-traditional 'town-gown' divide.

September 14, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Economic Development At What Cost?

Amid reports of lung damage in children and cancer-causing chemicals, should the West Coast's largest port be allowed to expand?

September 13, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Seattle's Fifteen Shortcomings

What Seattle lacks and how it compares with other cities.

September 13, 2004 - Yahoo! Newswire

Wal-Mart's Foothold In Los Angeles

Despite a concerted effort to keep Wal-Mart out of Los Angeles County, the small city of Rosemead becomes the first to approve a Wal-Mart supercenter.

September 10, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.