Community / Economic Development

Reopening California's Tribal Casino Compact

California is negotiating to provide local governments more control over Indian casino development.

April 2, 2003 - California Planning and Development Report

The Transformation Of Jersey City

Jersy City is hip and prospering.

March 31, 2003 - The New York Times

Iraq War's 'Profound' Impact On U.S. States And Cities

The Iraq War and homeland security concerns are expected to strain the budgets of cash-strapped U.S. states and cities.

March 28, 2003 - Reuters

Rebuilding Afghanistan

Real estate in some parts of Kabul now is higher per square foot than in downtown Dallas.

March 27, 2003 - Urban Land Magazine

Environmental Justice Guidelines

New rules require extra environmental justice review for projects planned in low-income, minority areas.

March 27, 2003 - Times Union

Top 25 Cities For Business In California

California CEO Magazine ranks the best cities for business in California.

March 26, 2003 - California CEO

Can Planners Save Cuba?

How can Cuba save it's deteriorating architectural treasures with the arrival of capitalist urban development?

March 25, 2003 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Santa Fe Considers Historic Code Rewrite

A report on Santa Fe's historic preservation ordinances recommends a rewrite.

March 25, 2003 - Santa Fe New Mexican

Everett: An Unlikely Centerpiece For Antisprawl Efforts

Welcome to the unlikely industrial centerpiece of the Romney administration's antisprawl agenda.

March 24, 2003 - The Boston Globe

Milwaukee's Shopping District Transforming

West National Ave. on Milwaukee's south side is undergoing a remarkable multicultural evolution.

March 23, 2003 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Central City Vs. Suburb

While most of us have a preference of where we want to live, both can be home to desirable neighborhoods.

March 23, 2003 - Smart City

New Markets Tax Credits Awarded

Sixty-six organizations in 40 states have been awarded New Markets Tax Credits by the U.S. Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions.

March 20, 2003 - Business Wire

Sizing Up Economic Development

For years we’ve debated how big our local governments ought to be — without factoring in economic development.

March 19, 2003 - California Planning and Development Report

Fearing Detroit From Afar

"You need Detroit. Detroit is your punching bag, your kicking post, your whipping boy."

March 18, 2003 - MetropolisMag.com

Best And Worst Places For Jobs

CNN ranks metropolitan areas based on employment and unemployment figures.

March 17, 2003 - CNN

Bringing TOD To Silicon Valley

An unlikely group of partners are helping residents of Silicon Valley, CA see the value in transit-oriented development.

March 16, 2003 - Project For Public Spaces

Economic Vitality Linked To Growth Management

This commentary in the Springfield (MO) News-Leader argues thatSpringfield's economic resilience depends on the city setting astatewide example of growth management in the Show Me State.

March 13, 2003 - The Brookings Institution

Military Town To Tourist Destination

When the Marines return to Oceanside, CA, they may find that their military town has been converted to a tourist destination.

March 13, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Lawsuits Threaten Camden Recovery Plan

Three lawsuits threaten the State of New Jersey's $175 million recovery plan for Camden.

March 12, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Universities Are Stable Economic Engines

A new study evaluates the economic impact of Boston's eight research universities on the Metropolitan Boston area.

March 11, 2003 - AICUM

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.