Urban and Regional Planning
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- UrbanWorkbench
- Blog about sustainability in urban design and community development, where ideas are fleshed out, concepts are discussed, and new technologies reported on and reviewed.
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- Wikipedia: Urban Planning
- Encyclopedia entry covers planning's role in aesthetics, safety, transportation, suburbanization, and the environment. Includes lists of famous planners and planned communities.
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- CEOs for Cities
- A bipartisan, nonprofit alliance of U.S. mayors, corporate executives, university presidents and nonprofit leaders, that works with local and national policy-makers to advance the economic competitiveness of cities.
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- Cities Alliance
- Global association of cities and development partners works to eliminate slums through the development of new tools, practical approaches, and knowledge sharing.
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- Collaborative Economics
- Helps public and private leadership groups develop and implement collaborative strategies for creating high-performing economic communities.
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- Community Development Finance Institution Fund
- A program of the United States Treasury Department. Includes funding opportunities, technical assistance, awards, and links.
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- Community Development Society International
- Association for community development practitioners and citizen leaders around the world.
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- Community Planning
- A starting point for citizens interested in community involvement. Includes general principles, methods, scenarios, publications, and a glossary.
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- Community Reinvestment Fund
- Nonprofit organization that provides access to funds for community development lenders.
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- Economic Development Solutions, Inc.
- Dedicated to improving community and economic development programs by adapting and incorporating best practices into the initiative's operations.
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- Haringey Strategic Partnership
- Aims to bring together the main public service agencies, both voluntary and community, and private sectors to work together to improve the quality of life for all who live, work in, and visit Haringey.
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- International Downtown Association
- Promotes vital and livable urban centers by providing support to business improvement districts and communities. Includes case studies and various resources for planners, developers, and business owners.
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- Living Cities
- The National Community Development Initiative helps improve the vitality of urban neighborhoods by supporting community development corporations.
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- Marketek, Inc.
- Market research firm specializing in market analysis and economic development services for downtown revitalization projects. [requires Flash]
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- National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals
- Dedicated to improving community and economic development extension programs and professionals. Board and committee members, conference information, and a mailing list.
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- National Association of Development Organizations
- Provides training, information, networking, and representation for regional development organizations in small metropolitan and rural areas of the United States.
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- National Main Street Center
- Resources and information on how to preserve and revitalize historic downtowns and main streets. Part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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- Scottish Enterprise
- Scotland's main economic, enterprise, innovation and investment agency. It helps ambitious and innovative businesses grow, and works with public and private sector partners to develop the business environment in Scotland.