Community / Economic Development
Can An Influx Of Gay Residents Revitalize A Community?
After years of efforts, could an influx of gay residents finally revitalize downtown Detroit?
The Lava Lamp Approach To Economic Development
The City of Soap Lake, WA, is considering a towering 60-foot-high lava lamp in the center of downtown to revive tourism.
Zoning Revision Reveals New Attitudes Toward Growth
In a county that nearly doubled in population between 1990 and 2000, a 944-page revision to the zoning codes that dramatically reduces the permitted density.
The 'Aspenization' of Ski Towns
A look at the "Aspenization" of Park City and other towns.
The Housing Dividend
Concentrating the poor is misguided public policy.
Young Urbanites Launch Magazine
A new publication takes a different look at the future of cities and suburbs.
Downtown Norfolk A Victim Of Its Success
If you had predicted five years ago that downtown Norfolk would have traffic problems as a result of valet parking, residents would have laughed at you.
Burbification Of Annapolis
Peter Heyrman comments on the 'burbification' of Annapolis.
Wal-Mart Is About To Get Much Bigger
Welcome to Wal-Mart China. If there's not a Wal-Mart in your neighborhood today, just wait a few minutes.
Clinton Library Begins Little Rock's Revitalization
Property values in the area around the new Clinton Presidential Library development in Little Rock have doubled since the library was announced.
Downtown Parking Destroys City Character
An editorial in The Philadelphia Inquirer clearly explains why more downtown parking is the wrong approach to planning.
How To Revitalize A 50-year Old Public Housing Project
Archer Courts, a dilapidated, 50-year-old public housing project, is transformed into a 'stunning community asset' that attracts private investment.
Segregated City Hurt By Housing Patterns
Cleveland, the third-most-segregated city in the U.S. pays an economic price for its migration patterns.
Blueprint Houston
A diverse group of Houston residents have launched an effort to demonstrate the need for long-range planning.
What It's Like To Live On The Rose Parade Route
You think your community is loud and noisy? Read what's it like to have one million visitors camp on your lawn for 24 hours.
Town Sold For $1.78 Million On Online Auction
A Northern California town listed on eBay, the online auction website, sold for $1.78 million.
L.A.'s Forgotten Airport
Los Angeles plans to dust off a forgotten airport in Palmdale in order to distribute the region's increased demand for air travel.
Can Casinos Do What Redevelopment Couldn't?
The faded Niagra Falls area is counting on the largest Indian-run gambling casino to do what years of redevelopment could not.
Will Los Angeles Get A Real Downtown?
Lewis Mumford famously dismissed Los Angeles as '100 suburbs in search of a city'. Has Los Angeles finally found its city?
A Town For Sale On EBay
The town of Bridgeville, CA, is up for sale on EBay, the popular online auction website.
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
