Community / Economic Development
Government Growth Statistics Overestimated
The U.S. Department of Agriculture revised farmland development rate figures used to gauge the pace of sprawl
Stadiums: The Promise Of Downtown Revitalization?
Many baseball stadiums help bolster sagging downtowns -- but only when they're built as part of a larger revitalization effort, economists say.
Florida Wrestles With Growth Plan
The proposed plan would give more power to local government, but critics declare the plan vague.
Chicago's Hot Downtown Office Market
Companies are rushing to downtown Chicago and driving down vacancy rates to lowest in 20 years.
North Carolina's Cities Pushing For Funds
As the state becomes increasingly more urban, the legislature of this once rural state is being pressured to give more attention and money to urban areas.
The Battle Against Sprawling Development
Beverly Rhea works to stamp out spawl in one of the nation's fastest growing regions - metro Atlanta.
Keeping Up With Growth
The City of Reno is adding over $260 million in public projects to cope with the region's growth.
50 Best Cities To Grow A Company
Inc. Magazine lists the 50 best areas to start and grow a company.
Orange County Skyline May See New Building
The developer of a new 37-story building submitted revised plans to protect historical buildings and win approval for the project.
Tampa Tackles The New Economy
Planners and businessmen in Tampa, FL have come together to bring high-tech industry to the area.
The High-Tech South
Joel Kotkin reports that the South is rapidly becoming an engine for economic growth and technological development.
HUD's 2001 Community Development Program
HUD will award $3 million for the 2001 Community Development Work Study Program.
Community Support Helps Neighborhood Thrive
Queen City in South Dallas has grown from a neglected and "endangered historic area" to a thriving neighborhood.
Homeless Receive $1 Billion Present
President Clinton and HUD announce a historic $1 billion in grants to help the homeless.
Strong Economy Could Blunt Impact Of HUD Grants
Homeless advocates say the impact of $1 billion in HUD grants may be lessened by the strong economy.
Largest Aid Package In History For Homeless Awarded
During his last holiday address to the nation, President Clinton today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will award more than $1 billion in grants to help homeless individuals and families obtain housing and receive the s
Two Poor LA County Areas Receive Grants
Targeted Neighborhood Initiative grants were awarded to distressed neighborhoods in San Fernando Valley and Harbor area.
States Compete For Workforce
Fighting to keep intellect reserves at home, states compete to retaintheir educated.
Miami Mayor Inks Deal To Build Stadium
Downtown Miami may see a new baseball stadium on its horizon if the Mayor's deal gets approval.
Prototype Inner-City Park Opened In L.A.
It's called Natural Park, but everything in the 8 1/2 acres came from somewhere else. It opened in South-Central L.A.
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
