Community / Economic Development
The Transformation Of Madison Square
The Madison Square is now a historic district and buzzing with economic investment.
Book Review: Suburban Nation
Marin Pedersen reviews the book -- "Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream" by New Urbanism pioneers Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Jeff Speck.
Interstates Fuel Rural Economy, Reverse Depopulation
The U.S. Interstate system is reversing the depopulation of the rural United States and is fueling economic growth in rural areas.
Cities Need Suburbs
Urban cities and their suburbs together create world-class metropolitan regions.
Planning Is The Problem
A United Kingdom publication charges that New Urbanism is authoritarian and the real problem with cities is planning.
U.S. Cities' Economies Larger Than Some Countries
President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors talks about a new study on the economic prosperity of U.S. metropolitan areas.
The Price of New Homes: Lost Jobs
A Brooklyn neighborhood gets beautifully renovated lofts, but it pays a price.
U.S. Metro Areas Are Nation's Economic Powerhouses
An analysis released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors shows that much of the nation's economic growth was generated in metro areas which have economies that are larger than those of some countries.
The Real Purchasing Power Of Central City Neighborhoods
The Brookings Institution provides a template to create urban economic profiles that demonstrate the economic potential of central city neighborhoods.
Community Networking In Allentown, P.A.
A community networking workshop in Allentown, P.A. offers a variety of innovative solutions to improve the community.
A Town Refusing To Write Its Obituary
Fitchburg, Mass.was abandoned by GE, residents left, and there was no money for economic development.
Can A City Be Too Successful?
National Public Radio explores whether cities are drowning in their own success and driving the poor out of revitalized urban areas?
Is The Chocolate City Turning Vanilla?
Commentators from The Washington Post and New Republic debate racism as part of Washington D.C.'s gentrification.
The Impact of the Earned Income Tax Credit
A Brookings survey analyzes the spatial distribution of working poor families in 27 U.S. regions and finds that EITC is a significant antipoverty investment in cities.
Challenges In Building Tunnel-highways
New Jersey's Atlantic City-to-Brigantine tunnel highway is a fascinating case study about the challenges in major infrastructure development.
Downtown Chicago: When Redevelopment Goes Sour
The city wants to build a megaproject on the site; developers are spooked by slowing economy.
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.
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
