Community / Economic Development
New York's New Mayor Vows To Rebuild And Renew
Michael Bloomberg, the new mayor of New York, promised to rebuild and renew the city that has been hit by a recession and the nation's worst terrorist attacks.
What Does Dallas Want To Become?
A Dallas News columnist suggests that it's about time Dallas decide what it wants to be when it grows up.
The Dark Side Of Growth In Silicon Valley
Though Silicon Valley has created millionaires it has also generated sky-rocketing housing prices, sprawl, and traffic congestion.
U.S. Tourist Towns Flourishing
Tourist destinations that are a short drive from big cities are flourishing as Americans avoid long vacations by plane.
Rise And Fall Of The American Downtown
A review of the book "Downtown: Its Rise and Fall" by Robert M. Fogelson.
Transit-based Development Is Good For Economic Development
A Palatine, Illinois developer finds that the transit based development model can be easily replicated along the Metra tracks.
Filling The Void: Rebuilding At Ground Zero
Herbert Muschamp provides an update on the debate over rebuilding at the site of World Trade Center towers in New York.
African-Americans Struggling To Keep Land On St. Simons Island
Property values have skyrocketed on St. Simons Island, a popular resort destination on Georgia's coast, and developers are now pressuring the island's black residents to sell their landholdings.
Central Florida Looks To Broaden Its Economy
The events of September 11th have reminded Central Florida that its economy relies far too much on one industry -- tourism. The region's leaders are now pushing to diversify, looking to other mid-sized cities like Pittsburgh, PA and Austin, TX for advice.
The Long Road To Rebuilding Lower Manhattan
Individuals from outside the usual government circles have taken the lead in charting Lower Manhattan's long-term rebuilding.
Galveston Rejects Port Merger
Talked about for decades, a proposal to merge Galveston's historic port with the Port of Houston fails.
An Aggressive School District Rebuilding Plan
The largest school building program ever proposed in New York State outside of Buffalo and New York City wins in Albany, the state capital, after nearly four years of ups and downs.
Central Florida Leaders Seek Solutions To Regional Challenges
Leaders from throughout Central Florida meet to develop long-term solutions for regional problems.
25 Years Of Community Development Finance
This article summarizes the lessons Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) have learned over the past two and a half decades, and outlines the strategies they might pursue to best meet the needs of underserved people and markets in the year
Kunstler Vs. Las Vegas
A columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal scoffs at Kunstler's scathing review of Las Vegas.
Businesses Targeted To Carry Bulk Of Tax Load
Towns are trying to relieve the tax burdern for property owners by passing it on to businesses.
Kingston Rejects Growth Zoning Change
Plan to create Transit Orientated Development District (TOD) and refocus growth was rejected by voters at a special town meeting in Kingston, MA.
A River Blueprint
Transforming city waterfront into a modern urban amenity is credited with bringing the shores of the Mississippi back to life.
D.C. Commercial Real Estate Market Rebounds
Commercial real estate market in Washington D.C. has low vacancy rates.
Urban Disney
The city of Anaheim and the Walt Disney Company create an urban destination resort.
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.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
