Community / Economic Development
The World's Biggest Migration Study
A new United Nations commission is formed to examine the remarkably complex issue of migration worldwide.
St. Louis' Gradual Decline
Can St. Louis survive in the Post-Industrial era?
Can Urban Design Reduce Crime In Miami?
The Miami New Times explores the relationship between crime and urban design in Miami.
A Starter Kit For Transformations: Gentrification In A Box
Colson Whitehead laments the latest death of Brooklyn at the hands of developers.
Jane Jacobs: The Twilight Of Civilization
Jane Jacobs sounded the alarm about cities 40 years ago - now her worries are bigger.
The Undiscovered 'Citrus Capital' On California's Coast
Can the sleeping California coastal town of Santa Paula manage growth as it is "rediscovered" by developers and residents looking for affordable land?
Can New Schools Save L.A.'s Neighborhoods?
The Los Angeles school district's public works project to build 80 new schools is more on par with a small nation than a school district.
Are New Urbanists Elitist?
Do new urbanists need to rethink their attitude toward chain stores and big-box retailers, including Wal-Mart?
Have You Been Wal-Mart-ized Yet?
Wal-Mart brings tax money, crime, and especially change to rural communities.
The End Of The Suburban Mall
We restore many public structures -- post offices, hotels, libraries, even churches. But most malls are too ugly to warrant such effort.
Growing Economic Benefits From Amateur Sports Add Up
The Tempe Convention and Visitor's Bureauu finds that people visiting for amateur events, stay longer and spend more money than other tourists.
In Utah, A Tale Of Revival On The Dotcom Trail
Utah is providing one case study of how locales can weather the industry's harsh economic cycles.
New Italian Center to Build Community, Showcase Culture
The newly opened Italian Center in Salt Lake City will give a gathering place and showcase all parts of Italian culture
Book Review: The New Civic Art
Witold Rybczynski reviews the book "The New Civic Art: Elements of Town Planning" by Andrés Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Robert Alminana.
Three Approaches To Economic Development
Three suburban Chicago communities have developed different economic development strategies based on their demographics.
Jane Jacobs: A Wake-Up Call For American Cities
In her latest book, influential urbanist Jane Jacobs' offers a solution for suburban sprawl and a warning for North American cities.
Global Impacts of China's Building Boom
The frenzied development pace of the world's fastest growing national economy has some fearing an impending real estate bust.
A Conversation With Jane Jacobs
Urbanist Jane Jacobs talks to the New Yorker about New York, Ground Zero, and "Dark Age Ahead," her new book.
Manchester's City Center Is Having Growing Pains
Manchester UK has been so successful in attracting new residents back to the town center, that planners now must balance rival claimants for shrinking space.
Cool Cities Program Is Hot
State of Michigan grant program aims to spur redevelopment.
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.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
