Community / Economic Development

10 Steps to Attracting High Tech

This paper uses Seattle's example to lay out ten steps that officials can take to develop a high tech sector in their cities.

December 14, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

The Internet Meets Montana

The story of a rural Montana town reconciling old West values with the new Net economy.

December 14, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Group Calls for Vast Plaza in Revival of Civic Center

Proposal by city's influential figures calls for a pedestrian-friendly plaza in downtown Los Angeles but faces "formidable political andfinancial obstacles."

December 13, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Culver City's High-Tech Advantage

Culver City, CA has created it's own high-tech nirvana in the The Heart of Screenland.

December 12, 2000 - Zone News

New Mission For Brownfields

The NGA Center for Best Practices discusses how to attack sprawl by revitalizing older communities.

December 12, 2000 - National Governor's Association

Orange County Outlook Good For 2001

New jobs, defense spending and exports are expected to continue the county's upward economic trend.

December 10, 2000 - Orange County Register

South Florida Searches For Sustainablity

With population booming and gridlock looming, the region needs a better answer than sprawl.

December 10, 2000 - The Miami Herald

Las Vegas Working To Redevelop Downtown

The city of Las Vegas is purchasing parcels of downtown real estate to entice redevelopment in the area.

December 10, 2000 - Las Vegas Sun

Agency Missing The Train On Sprawl?

The Sacramento LAFCO is finding it difficult to control sprawl in the outer county.

December 9, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

Sneak Peek At The Mouse's New House

Disney begins monorail sneak previews of its new California Adventure Theme Park.

December 8, 2000 - Orange County Register

The Future Of Historic Neighborhood Schools

The National Trust Identifies serious threats to historic neighborhood schools, and calls for major public policy changes.

December 6, 2000 - National Trust For Historic Preservation

Planning-Themed Projects Funded

The Pew Center For Civic Journalism has funded 16 projects -- many with planning themes and focused on community planning.

December 5, 2000 - Pew Center For Civic Journalism

HUD Investigation In Miami

Officials from Washington will decide if the City of Miami reneged on its deal to help fund a redevelopment plan.

December 3, 2000 - The Miami Herald

Traffic Headaches In South Tampa

Residents are working with the City to find traffic solutions for their community.

December 3, 2000 - The Tampa Tribune

City Council To Take Close Look At CRA

The LA City Council is considering taking over the management of the CRA. The City Controller says unlawful activity may have occurred.

November 29, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

CRA Mishandled 7 Real Estate Deals

An audit discovered that the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency paid $1.57 million more than appraisals for land.

November 28, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Buffalo's High-Tech Strategy

Buffalo's newest challenge is keeping dozens of high-tech companies that have started up in Buffalo.

November 26, 2000 - The Buffalo News

Best Places To Live 2000

Money Magazine publishes its ranking of the best places to live. The magazine considers urban sprawl in its rankings.

November 22, 2000 - Money

Churches Preserving Harlem's Character

With crime decreasing, the newest challenge for Harlem is maintaining the neighborhood's character in the face of gentrification.

November 20, 2000 - The Christian Science Monitor

Impact Of Land Capitalization On Enterprise Zones

A journal article analyzes the potential impact of land capitalization on the incentive effects of enterprise zones, and their potential for being pursued by rent seeking landowners through the local public policy process.

November 19, 2000 - Planning and Markets

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.