Community / Economic Development
Western New York: It's The Economy!
New developments have not jump-started the region. Improving the business climate is now the most important priority for Buffalo Niagra region.
A New Urban Revitilization Strategy: Casinos
Joliet, Illinois, formerly a decript steel town, faced economic ruin in the 1980s. Now it's a boom town -- thanks to riverboat gambling.
Proposed Wal-Mart Defeated After 9 Year Fight
The planning board voted against a 9-year-old plan to build a Wal-Mart store on the outskirts of Kent County, Maryland.
Just Like A Suburb -- Only Bigger
Has suburbia become a way of life? Fast Company takes a harsh look at Denver's megasuburb, Highlands Ranch.
Will Your City Succeed In The New Economy?
Every city has assets and liabilities that, when combind, suggest the appropriate economic development strategy.
Neighborhood Public Schools Returning To Manhattan
A new neighborhood high school is planned for Manhattan's Upper East Side, highlight a trend back toward public schools by middle class New Yorkers.
Cary, N.C.: Successful Suburbia
Cary is a suburb of Raleigh, N.C., and by all accounts, a highly successful "futuristic pleasantville."
Fort Collins, Colorado: A Model City
This Colorado town doesn't need tax incentives to lure business -- it offers a lifestyle instead.
Is The Massachusetts Preservation Act Unfair?
Critics claim Massachusetts Community Preservation Act unfairly benefits rich towns.
High Tech Industry Expanding In The Sunshine State
A recent study looking at the high tech industry ranks the state fifth nationally for high tech jobs and grew 18% last year.
Developing A Vision For Tampa
The city, which image lags behind Miami and Orlando, is looking to cities like Austin, TX for a vision for its future.
Diversity Linked To Tech Success
This survey finds that diversity - measured by the proportion of gay couples, artists, and foreign-born residents - is an important indicator of a metropolitan area's strength in high-technology businesses.
Metropolis 2020: Healthy Businesses And Affordable Housing
Chicago area businesses rally to put jobs within access of public transit and affordable housing.
Portland Is Seattle Without The Attitude
Portland has all the grace of Seattle 20 years ago, and San Francisco 30 years ago -- before the high-tech attitude.
Best Places In 2001
Forbes Magazine and the Milken Institute publish their annual list of the best places in the U.S.
The Future Of Seattle's Urban Core
The future of Seattle's urban core depends on understanding how it's unique demographics will impact real estate.
Population Growth In The 21st Century
A report by the Population Reference Bureau concludes that growth in industrialized nations has essentially stopped, and has shifted to the less developed countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Downtowns Rebound
A survey of downtowns by the Fannie Mae Foundation and Brookings Institution finds that downtowns are making a comeback.
Ghost Towns
Ghost towns may be bad for economic development, but they make for great photographs.
MA City Strives For Downtown Revival
Brockton, MA, is preparing to revitalize a downtown neighborhood revival by turning empty lots into affordable housing.
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
