Community / Economic Development
Convention Centers: Is The Market Shrinking?
Cities across the nation are engaged in a "convention center race" but the demand may be shrinking.
The Story Of Bogota's Success
Grist Magazine tells the story of how Bogota, Colombia became a place where you'd want to live.
Pittsburgh Seeks Proposals To Revitalize Downtown
Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy said he hopes to hire at least one developer to work on the City's "Plan C" to breathe new life into the dowdy Downtown Pittsburgh shopping district. [Link corrected]
The Role Of Universities In Urban Revival Efforts
Few, if any, institutions have more to offer for the revitalization of urban communities than colleges and universities.
Sports Arenas Are Not Economic Engines
According to experts, a new $225 million arena for the Pittsburgh Penguins would contribute next to nothing to Pittsburgh's economy.
Beyond Clustering
Joel Kotkin writes on emerging high-tech location strategy.
The Key To A City's Growth
According to a study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University, the development of a "creative class" is essential to the growth potential of a city.
A Cautionary Tale Of Mall Revitalization
Radical design changes don't always result in an improvement. They didn't for this mall in a Northern California suburb.
A State Capital Without A Hotel
A city without a hotel for 16 years will get one that could revitalize it's downtown.
Detroit's Gamble
The City of Detroit has found a profit center in casinos.
Tough Loss For San Jose Redevelopment Effort
New York's Palladium Company dropped plans to build a $1 billion retail and enterainment complex in downtown San Jose, CA.
Two Studies Raise Questions About Gentrification
Two new studies suggest that gentrification empowers lower-income residents.
Tribal Casino Development Outlook
With the billions of dollars being poured into tribal gaming operations, there exists a wide vista of outside development opportunities.
The 'Real Backbone' Of Cities
How do cities work? Neal Peirce looks at how cities are adopting a "neighborhoods approach."
Paramount,, CA: A Brave Turnaround
Declared a "disaster area" in a 1982 HUD study, the city of Paramount, CA, is fighting blight and remaking itself.
Using Transit For Community Development
A church-based community development organization is leveraging new rail transit to transform one of Chicago's roughest neighborhoods.
Friday Funny: Thirteen Top Cities?
The April issue of Men's lifestyle magazine, Maxim, picks the top city on earth. All 13 of them.
Creating A Scorecard For The CRA Service Test
Strengthening banking services under the Community Reinvestment Act.
Train Station Revitalization Report Released
Revitalized rail stations and multimodal transportation centers are increasingly used as critical anchors for redevelopment efforts.
Town-Financed Rehab
Some town and suburbs are playing a more active role by purchasing and rehabbing eyesores.
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
