Community / Economic Development
Corporate Support In Atlanta Dwindling
New transit improvments in downtown are finally being made, but the major corporations that support civic life are leaving the city.
Metro Atlanta Leaders Seek Ideas From Crystal City
Delegation seeks advice from Crystal City complex managers about dreams of emulating the D.C. development near the Atlanta airport.
Port Townsend: Life On The Edge
Port Townsend, set on the Quimper Peninsula in Washington, feels a little like its own island. For many, it's the end of the road.
Seattle's Entrepreneurial Success
As Seattle celebrates its 150-year anniversary, the city's entrepreneurial fervor sets it apart from competitor Portland.
New York's New Economic Development Strategy
In the wake of September 11th, planners and officials are struggling to craft the right economic development strategy.
Bringing Hollywood Back To Hollywood
The Academy Awards will now return to Hollywood, CA. The revitalization project at Hollywood and Highland is open.
Historic Tampa Neighborhood Plans Its Future
Plan calls for a pedestrian oriented village center in Tampa, FL.
San Jose Redevelopment Viable Despite Slow Economy
Experts say San Jose's redevelopment is still viable in a slow economy because it incorporates New Urbanism concepts.
Economic Development Along Atlanta-Macon Line
Economic development to be encouraged along the Atlanta-Macon commuter line.
Older Suburbs Growing Into Diversity
Older neighborhoods believed are actually transforming into thriving, ethnically diverse cities.
Reconstructing New York: Many Alliances But No Plan
Reconstructing New York may well be the "largest urban redevelopment in American history." Alliances have been formed but the effort lacks a clear plan.
Queens: The New Manhattan?
Queens Plaza, in Long Island City, looks like it may be the perfect home for rapidly expanding New York businesses.
U.S. Cities Are Strong And Will Survive
Neal Peirce writes that mayors, corporate leaders, and university presidents are concerned about the federal government's approach to fighting terrorism and its impact on cities.
Urban Planning: Concentrate And Defend
Former senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan outlines his plan for revitalizing New York at the 2001 ULI conference.
Many Firms Leaving Downtown NY For Midtown
The majority of displaced firms in lower Manhattan are moving to midtown NY. But will they return?
Rejuvenating Hollywood, CA: Trendy Bars
You can try on pricey shoes while sipping wine in one of the trendy nightspots giving new life to Hollywood, California.
A Different Environmental Agenda
Ed Marston wonders how the western U.S. will change in a slowing economy.
Impact Of Terrorism On Real Estate
Experts say real estate in Washington D.C. faces a serious economic risk in the aftermath of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.
Casinos Not A Safe Bet For Economic Development
Experts say that casinos do not provide lasting economic benefits to communities.
The Streets Of New York City
Herbert Muschamp writes about the impact of restricted access to streets in New York.
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
