Community / Economic Development
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.
Airport Cities
Many airports around the country are becoming major city centers.
Turning Around Florida's Small Towns
Some of Florida's quaint small towns face unique challenges. Florida Trend presents the stories of four of them.
People Are More Connected To Their Communities
Since Sept. 11, Americans have become more involved in connecting to their communities.
Midtown Atlanta's Urban Vision
Midtown Atlanta, is creating its urban vision with zoning ordinances, streetscape improvements , and transportation changes.
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
