Community / Economic Development

Linking Land Use And Transportation

The recent election of a new Mayor in San Diego has given advocates of regional solutions an infusion of hope.

April 21, 2001 - The Planning Report

Seattle Re-evaluates Its Urban Planning Strategy

As the technology industry shrinks, Seattle is forced examining its urban planning strategy.

April 20, 2001 - Fast Company

The Future Of Seattle

Is Seattle's fortune chained to the technology renaissance that created it? The city looks for ways to "reboot" its future.

April 19, 2001 - Fast Company

The Changing Capital Needs Of Community Development

This article argues for the creation of a new form of capital to fit the emerging needs of multi-purpose, highly successful community development organizations.

April 19, 2001 - The Brookings Institution

Colorado City's $279 Million Mall Subsidy

Broomfield, CO, has agreed to a huge business subsidy to spark economic growth.

April 17, 2001 - The Denver Post

The South's New Megalopolis

According to the 2000 census, 11 million people live in the metro areas of the Piedmont megalopolis, dubbed Charlantingham.

April 16, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A Comeback For Historic Main Streets

A survey of 200 historic business districts finds that business is good, and property values are rising.

April 14, 2001 - Business Week

The Gentrification Of Harlem

What can be done to preserve economic diversity in New York's Harlem neighborhood?

April 13, 2001 - The New York Times

Escape From Connecticut's Cities

This op-ed by Bruce Katz argues that in order for Hartford and other older cities in Connecticut to socially and economically recover, the cities and state need to take radical approaches.

April 10, 2001 - The Brookings Institution

Putnam's Bowling Alone Reviewed

A review of Robert Putnam's important new book, Bowling Alone concludes "Magnificent and yet unpersuasive."

April 9, 2001 - The Public Interest

Cities Feel Effects Of Economic Slowdown

How will the economic slowdown affect the nation's cities? A look at how Pittsburgh and other prospering cities are faring.

April 9, 2001 - The New York Times

Returning Home To Downtown Houston

Houston's West End neighborhood is in the midst of a dramatic revitlization as residents move back toward the urban core.

April 9, 2001 - The Houston Chronicle

Top 10 Cities For Families

Child magazine evaluted qualities such as air quality, parks per capita, and schools to come up with a list of family friendly cities, with Denver, CO topping the list.

April 8, 2001 - Child Magazine

State Infrastructure Report Card

The American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card showing the status of infrastructure for each

April 6, 2001 - ACSE

American Main Street Award Winners

The National Trust for Historic Preservation announces five winners of Great American Main Street Awards.

April 6, 2001 - National Trust For Historic Preservation

Dallas Vs. Houston: Which City Is Better?

A Texas-sized rivalry between these two fast-growing cities heats up -- so much that planners in Houston are renaming Dallas Street.

April 5, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

Which City Will Land Boeing?

Denver is one of the cities being considered by Boeing for its new headquarters. But the city is sending mixed messages.

March 31, 2001 - The Seattle Times

High-tech Boomtown To Ghost Town?

Internet companies are facing massive layoffs and closing up shop in the Bay Area. How will this impact real estate in the region?

March 29, 2001 - CNET News

Stacking Retail Stores In Mid-City L.A.

It would be a Home Depot above a Costco above a major bus station. And the neighbors are very concerned.

March 28, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Restoring Portland's River

The city council endorsed the first elements of the River Renaissance program, aimed at improving the Willamette for recreation, wildlife and commerce.

March 28, 2001 - The Oregonian

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.