Community / Economic Development
Iraq War's 'Profound' Impact On U.S. States And Cities
The Iraq War and homeland security concerns are expected to strain the budgets of cash-strapped U.S. states and cities.
Rebuilding Afghanistan
Real estate in some parts of Kabul now is higher per square foot than in downtown Dallas.
Environmental Justice Guidelines
New rules require extra environmental justice review for projects planned in low-income, minority areas.
Top 25 Cities For Business In California
California CEO Magazine ranks the best cities for business in California.
Can Planners Save Cuba?
How can Cuba save it's deteriorating architectural treasures with the arrival of capitalist urban development?
Santa Fe Considers Historic Code Rewrite
A report on Santa Fe's historic preservation ordinances recommends a rewrite.
Everett: An Unlikely Centerpiece For Antisprawl Efforts
Welcome to the unlikely industrial centerpiece of the Romney administration's antisprawl agenda.
Milwaukee's Shopping District Transforming
West National Ave. on Milwaukee's south side is undergoing a remarkable multicultural evolution.
Central City Vs. Suburb
While most of us have a preference of where we want to live, both can be home to desirable neighborhoods.
New Markets Tax Credits Awarded
Sixty-six organizations in 40 states have been awarded New Markets Tax Credits by the U.S. Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions.
Sizing Up Economic Development
For years we’ve debated how big our local governments ought to be — without factoring in economic development.
Fearing Detroit From Afar
"You need Detroit. Detroit is your punching bag, your kicking post, your whipping boy."
Best And Worst Places For Jobs
CNN ranks metropolitan areas based on employment and unemployment figures.
Bringing TOD To Silicon Valley
An unlikely group of partners are helping residents of Silicon Valley, CA see the value in transit-oriented development.
Economic Vitality Linked To Growth Management
This commentary in the Springfield (MO) News-Leader argues thatSpringfield's economic resilience depends on the city setting astatewide example of growth management in the Show Me State.
Military Town To Tourist Destination
When the Marines return to Oceanside, CA, they may find that their military town has been converted to a tourist destination.
Lawsuits Threaten Camden Recovery Plan
Three lawsuits threaten the State of New Jersey's $175 million recovery plan for Camden.
Universities Are Stable Economic Engines
A new study evaluates the economic impact of Boston's eight research universities on the Metropolitan Boston area.
The Next American City
A new quarterly magazine asks "epic questions."
On The Job In NY With Julie Menin
Julie Menin is president of Wall Street Rising -- their newest project is a downtown information center.
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
