Community / Economic Development
Inability To Plan Will Hurt U.S. Regions
U.S. regions are not geared to competing in the harshly competitive in the 21st century's international economy.
Special Censuses Conducted To Seek More Funding
In the burgeoning southwest suburbs of Chicago, several towns are undertaking special censuses 'in hopes of reaping more state tax dollars.'
Superfund Clean-Up Efforts 'Pathetically Low'
The EPA is emphasizing economic development potential as a factor in prioritizing the cleanup of Superfund sites.
Public Housing Assistance And Welfare-to-Work Transition
Welfare exiters receiving vouchers are employed closer to their homes, spend less time commuting to work, and have greater access to job openings.
National Campaign To Revitalize Neighborhoods
National campaign is launched to reclaim abandoned buildings and revitalize neighborhoods. Initiative includes affordable housing groups, local governments, environmentalists and other diverse interests.
The Indomitable Spirit Of Inner-Ring Suburbs
The nation's aging first-tier suburbs are fighting back.
Riverfront Revival
Communities, nationwide, are spending millions to revitalize riverfront and lakefront properties.
New Future For Old Navy Base
Hidden away from the public, an old Navy base is now being prepared for a new future.
Sacramento's Success: Creating A Vibrant Downtown
Downtown Sacramento, CA, has developed a healthy night life through coordination between developers, the City, and the Downtown Sacramento Partnership.
The Future For Tech-Based Economic Development
Mixed results, a poor economy, and budget woes are forcing a much more critical look at technology-based economic development programs.
Reviving The Los Angeles River
The 58-mile, often dry, concrete-lined Los Angeles River is a far cry from New York's East River. But that is changing, albeit slowly.
The Aquarium Boom
Chattanooga, Long Beach, Atlanta, Denver, Duluth... The list goes on. Are aquariums the new secret to revitalizing downtown?
Neal Peirce: Defining the Creative Class
Who are the "young creatives" and what does the buzz about the "creative class" tell us about our cities?
ShoreBank to Lend In Developing Countries
ShoreBank, known for its investments in community development in the U.S., is expanding its services to developing countries.
Rebirth Of Downtown Los Angeles
A critial mass or residents is achieving what past revitalization efforts haven't: a 24x7 downtown in Los Angeles
Job Fair Addresses Employment Challenges Faced By The Homeless
Local employers in Austin, TX participate in a job fair for the homeless.
Retail Projects Barred For Community and Economic Development
A change in a Texas law precludes the ability of development boards to fund retail projects.
The Shopping Mall Evolution
The traditional shopping mall is approaching dinosaur status.
51 Ways To Develop Sustainable Communities
A report titled "Citizens' Vision For Smart Growth" includes a 51-point checklist of "Sustainability Assessment Criteria" for evaluating if a project is sustainable.
Silicon Valley Growth Stunted By State Fiscal Policy
Metro Investment Report interviews the Chair of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, Keith Kennedy, on the need for fiscal reforms to help generate growth in the Valley.
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.
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
