Brookings: Topics - Sprawl

Pikes Peak as “Megapolitan” Space: A Federal Agenda for Prosperity in the Colorado Springs Metro Area

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This year's State of the Rockies Symposium at Colorado College focuses on megapolitan areas—combinations of two or more regions into a single economic, social, and urban system. Amy Liu and Mark Muro of the Metro Program, and Robert Lang of Virginia Tech, delivered keynote addresses on how the Pike’s Peak region can leverage the federal role to help it better connect to Denver and the rest of the Front Range “mega" and boost its prosperity.

Land Banking as Metropolitan Policy

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new Blueprint paper argues that the rising number of vacant and abandoned properties around the nation requires a more robust drive by the federal government to aid states and localities in land banking. The author, Frank Alexander of Emory University, recommends that federal policy should better capitalize local and regional land banking (the process or policy by which local governments acquire surplus properties and convert them to productive use), encourage code reform and regional collaboration.

Ohio must Build on its Strengths by Customizing Development Strategies for Each Region

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Katz and Metro partner Lavea Brachman co-authored an op-ed appearing in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer stemming from the success of the “Ohio Summit” this past September. In it, the two explain the need for a change in the discourse about the national economy.

A Restoring Prosperity Case Study: Chattanooga Tennessee

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A May 2007 Brookings report, “Restoring Prosperity,” examined how 302 U.S. cities fared on eight indicators of economic health and vitality. While the report's central focus was on cities facing the steepest economic challenges, the analysis showed that some raised their economic status over time. Chattanooga, Tennessee a few years ago faced what many smaller cities are struggling with today—a sudden decline after years of prosperity in the "old" economy. This case study offers a roadmap for these cities by chronicling Chattanooga's demise and rebirth.

A Restoring Prosperity Case Study: Louisville Kentucky

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A May 2007 Brookings report, “Restoring Prosperity,” examined how 302 U.S. cities fared on eight indicators of economic health and vitality. While the report's central focus was on cities facing the steepest economic challenges, the analysis showed that some raised their economic status over time. This in-depth case studies of Louisville, Kentucky offers important lessons for other cities that are striving to compete in a very new economic era.

A Restoring Prosperity Case Study: Akron Ohio

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A May 2007 Brookings report, “Restoring Prosperity,” examined how 302 U.S. cities fared on eight indicators of economic health and vitality. While the report's central focus was on cities facing the steepest economic challenges, the analysis showed that some raised their economic status over time. In-depth case studies of three of those cities—Akron, Chattanooga, and Louisville—illustrate how struggling cities can begin to reshape and reinvigorate their economies.

Restoring Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing Ohio’s Core Communities

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:30:00 GMT

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September 10, 2008, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

The 2008 Ohio Summit – Restoring Our Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing Ohio’s Core Communities convened more than 1000 government, corporate, civic, neighborhood and academic leaders from around the state, including Governor Ted Strickland, Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher, Senate President Bill Harris and Speaker of the House Jon Husted.

Revitalizing Ohio

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:08:47 GMT

Ohio has the assets that matter in growing a prosperous economy, Bruce Katz explains, and that the state's ability to compete globally relies on its 32 core communities.

Candidate Issue Index: Transportation

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Puentes presents the presidential candidates' positions on transportation issues, including federal transportation financing, telecommuting and public transit. This chart is part of a series of issue indices to be published during the 2008 presidential election cycle.

Walkable Urbanism is Changing City Life

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Leinberger discusses walkable urbanism, and how the desire for more walkable urban spaces is changing the housing market in America's cities as people seek alternatives to driving.

The Future of Red, Blue and Purple America

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A key contributor to political polarization in the U.S. frequently overlooked is the demographic and geographic changes in the electorate that have altered the sizes of different population groups and even shifted their political orientations over time. Brookings Ruy Teixeira examines the new wave of demographic and geographic changes currently washing over the U.S. and their profound effects on future politics.

Walkable Urbanism

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Leinberger discusses his book about the most walkable urban and metro areas in the United States with Nicole Lapin from CNN.

A Much More Urban America

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Katz argues in the Washington Post that the national capital region is an avatar of the metropolitan trends reshaping the nation, trends which require a federal response if the nation is to grow in economically robust, sustainable, and inclusiv

The Goal for Ohio Metros: 43,000 residents

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Brookings study of 302 cities and found Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Mansfield, Springfield, Warren and Youngstown among 65 cities that are underperforming compared to their peers nationwide. Most of these cities—and their metropolitan areas—are struggling to make a successful transition from an economy based on routine manufacturing to one based on more knowledge-oriented activities.

Cities Must Lead Way Back to Prosperity

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

For all of Connecticut's affluence, its economic performance in recent years has been lackluster at best. According to a recent report by the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, the state has fallen far behind in job growth and entrepreneurialism,

The Impact of Immigration on States and Localities

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Audrey Singer explained the impact of immigration on local communities, including how foreign-born settlement patterns have shifted during the past 15 years, the local role in integrating these newcomers, and, finally, a proposed federal response.

Elevate Our Cities

Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

America's cities are entering a period of enormous potential and opportunity. Broad demographic forces and rapid economic changes are repositioning U.S. metropolitan areas as the engines of national prosperity, and revaluing the assets and attributes

Restoring Prosperity: The State Role in Revitalizing America's Older Industrial Cities

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With over 16 million people and nearly 8.6 million jobs, America's older industrial cities remain a vital part of the economy, particularly in states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania where they are heavily concentrated. Jennifer Vey outlines an asset-oriented agenda to mobilize governors and legislative leaders, plus local constituencies, behind reinvigorating the market in the nation's older industrial cities.

The Sticker Shock of Sprawl: Housing/Transportation Tradeoffs in Metro Kansas City

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

If housing policy is to achieve its full potential, it cannot be crafted and executed in isolation, but rather, it must be shaped in concert with related policies like transportation, land use, economic development, financial services, and even education.

A Review of New Urban Demographics and Impacts on Housing

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation Robert Puentes provides a deeper understanding of trends that are impacting metropolitan America and how those trends may impact the demand for multi-family housing in the coming decades.

Reconnecting Massachusetts Gateway Cities: Lessons Learned and an Agenda for Renewal

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In this report—prepared in partnership with MassINC, a non-partisan Boston-based think tank—the authors contend that the future of one of the nation's most advanced state economies depends in part on revitalizing its "Gateway Cities," the Commonwealth of Massachusetts's once-humming mill and manufacturing towns.

The Revival of Downtowns Nationally and the Implications for Downtown Sacramento

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In his keynote presentation at the annual meeting of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, Christopher B. Leinberger reveals recent research and market findings from across the country that point to the increased market demand for walkable urbanity.

Reframing Housing Policy for Virginia's Future

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the Virginia Governor's Housing Conference in Norfolk, Robert Puentes highlights the state's critical housing issues, and discusses how these housing issues linked to other statewide priorities.

Finding Exurbia

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the North American Regional Science Council, Alan Berube presents findings from a new Brookings report that provides a comprehensive look at where exurbs are located in the United States, who lives there, and what factors may

The Changing Shape of the City

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at Rail-Volution, a conference dedicated to building livable communities, Robert Puentes discusses the latest demographic trends that are affecting the health and vitality of cities and first suburbs.

Where the Next $30 Trillion Will Be Invested in the Built Environment Between Now and 2025

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

During his presentation at the University of Michigan/Urban Land Institute Real Estate Forum, Christopher B. Leinberger discussed the current and expected impact of walkable urbane places on metropolitan development patterns. He also focused on the market reasons for impact and how to strategically manage it. Leinberger presented to a national audience of 550 developers, investors, public officials.

Growth and the Future of Established Suburbs: Dealing with Transition in the 21st Century

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In his presentation at Braddock Tomorrow, Robert Puentes discusses emerging trends in metropolitan areas nationwide and how these trends are presenting new opportunities for older, established suburbs.

Of First Burbs and Boom Burbs: Dealing with Suburban Transition in the 21st Century

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation to officials in Plano, TX, Robert Puentes discussed the challenges and opportunities facing mature suburbs as they transition from very fast growing places on the metropolitan fringe to relatively slow growing places in the inner

Finding Exurbia: America's Fast-Growing Communities at the Metropolitan Fringe

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the hullabaloo from political analysts, media, and local growth activists, just 6 percent of large metro area residents live in an exurb, and these exurbs vary from affordable housing havens, to ranchettes for the wealthy, to hopscotch project

The Benefits of High Density Development and the Implications for Florida

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Before more than 600 attendees of the American Planning Association's annual Florida state chapter conference, Amy Liu examined the increasing demand for, and benefits of, higher density development in the nation's major metropolitan areas and the im

New Jersey's Towns in the Middle: Trends, Challenges, and Options for Coalition-Building

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the first-ever gathering of older, inner-ring ""first"" suburban mayors and municipal leaders in New Jersey, Robert Puentes outlines some recent trends in first suburbs and options for coalition building.

From 'There' to 'Here': Refugee Resettlement in Metropolitan America

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Though comprising only 10 percent of annual immigration to the U.S., refugees are a distinct component of the foreign-born population in many metropolitan areas.

From Traditional to Reformed: A Review of the Land Use Regulations in the Nation's 50 largest Metropolitan Areas

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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The Shape of Metropolitan Growth: How Policy Tools Affect Growth Patterns in Seattle and Orlando

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Using two metropolitan areas - Orlando and Seattle - with differing growth management regimes, this paper examines the effects of conscious growth policy on metropolitan form and argues overall for a holistic approach to land use, infrastructure, and open space.

Immigration Goes Nationwide

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

At a briefing in the U.S. Capitol Building on "Immigration Policy: Federal Debates and Local Realities," William H. Frey showed the remarkable dispersal of the foreign born, Hispanic and Asian populations across US states, counties and metropolitan a

Diversity Spreads Out: Metropolitan Shifts in Hispanic, Asian, and Black Populations Since 2000

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This report reveals that in the first years of this decade, Hispanic, Asian, and black populations have continued to migrate to, and expand their presence in, new destinations.

One-Fifth of the Nation: A Comprehensive Guide to America's First Suburbs

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:30:00 GMT

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February 15, 2006, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Much has been written and discussed about the nation's newest suburbs, but the "first suburbs" receive little attention–despite the fact that combined they contain 20 percent of the nation's population. As a result, first suburbs are often caught in a policy blind spot between the attention long directed to central cities and new attention focused on fast-growing exurban areas.

Las Vegas, Global Suburb?: Migration to and from an Emerging Immigrant Gateway

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The stereotypical image of a glittering Las Vegas is one that lures visitors with the promise of 'winning the jackpot' with nothing more than a little cash investment. However, hyperfast population growth rates in the 1990s revealed that Las Vegas is luring more than just the temporary visitor. In this presentation, Audrey Singer discussed Las Vegas' late 20th century development and examined the pace, composition, and sources of population growth.

The Benefits of High Density Development

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation at the Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance 2nd Annual Forum, Amy Liu discussed the economic and fiscal benefits of density and how today's demographic and market changes favor more housing choices and quality, dense development. However, more can and must be done to accommodate future growth.

Towards a Competitive and Sustainable Maine

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In this speech launching the Metropolitan Policy Program's Maine Initiative, Bruce Katz examines the broad forces reshaping the American economy, what they mean for Maine, and the yearlong scope of work that hopes to identify the path to a competitive, prosperous, and sustainable future for the state.

Getting Real about Gas Prices

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Federal and state policies make highways easy to build and relegate transit and other alternatives to second-class status.

New Realities for Chicagoland

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation by Bruce Katz at the Chicago Metropolitan Mayors Caucus on September 9, 2005.

In this presentation at the Chicago Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, Bruce Katz discussed the new realities facing the Chicago region, their consequences, and what policies should the region focus on to address the new realities.

Understanding Regional Dynamics: Implications for Social and Economic Justice

Mon, 23 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation by Bruce Katz at The Advancing Regional Equity Summit. The second national summit on equitable development, social justice , and smart growth held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Sunbelt/Frostbelt : Public Policies and Market Forces in Metropolitan Development

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Janet Rothenberg Pack and her contributors examine the role of market forces and government policies in shaping growth and development patterns in major metropolitan areas.

Job Sprawl and the Spatial Mismatch between Blacks and Jobs

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

New research by Michael Stoll strongly suggests that job sprawl - low-density, geographically spread-out patterns of employment growth - exacerbates the racial employment divide in America.

Americans and Britons: Key Population Data from the Last Three U.S. and U.K. Censuses

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Using census data from the United States and the United Kingdom, this survey employs basic demographic analysis to assess key similarities and differences between the two countries.

State of the World's Cities: The American Experience

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation to the Delivering Sustainable Communities Summit, Mr. Katz discussed the general demographic trends affecting the United States, its metropolitan areas, and what these trends mean for urban and metropolitan policy.

Distinctive, Equitable, Competitive (Louisville)

Sun, 23 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

It's time to get on to the real work, now that Louisville has accomplished the most significant city-county merger in 30 years.

One Year Later Change Is Happening in Pennsylvania

Sun, 19 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Pennsylvanians dont do reform, was the conventional wisdom when Brookings began working on its report Back to Prosperity. Two years later, and one after the reports publication, it seems they do do reform.

Pennsylvania's Housing Challenges

Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation to the Pennsylvania Housing Forum, Bruce Katz reviews the state's demographic trends and housing challenges and explains how the two are interrelated.

One Year Later Scranton Epitomizes Change

Sun, 12 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

One year after the release of the Brookings report Back to Prosperity metropolitan Scranton / Wilkes-Barre seems well on its way.

Toward a New Metropolis: The Opportunity To Rebuild America

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The time is now to plan the shape of the American landscape for the next generation.

The City/Region of the Future

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

In this presentation to the British-American Project's 2004 Conference in Chicago, Bruce Katz discusses demographic and economic trends occurring in Chicago, the U.S., and the U.K.

Is Washington D.C. Ripe for Smart Growth?

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This powerpoint by Bruce Katz presented at a forum at the National Building Museum illustrates the growth and development trends affecting the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Missouri Needs to Focus

Sun, 24 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Missourians should look beyond divisive wedge issues to evaluate their gubernatorial choices on the basis of the real issue this fall: their state?s dire land-use and competitive crisis.

Missouri Candidates Should Get Real

Tue, 19 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The Missouri gubernatorial race will likely turn on ""character"" but that's too bad; Missourians need to hear about some other things this fall.

Pulling Apart: Economic Segregation among Suburbs and Central Cities in Major Metropolitan Areas

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

A new analysis of census data finds that economic segregation among municipalities is rising, but trends vary significantly across time and in different regions of the country.

Redefining Urban and Suburban America

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation by Mr. Katz to the National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference, Sept. 30, 2004

American Metropolis: Divided We Sprawl

Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Presentation by Mr. Katz to the National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference, Sept. 29, 2004

West Michigan: Building a Competitive Future

Fri, 10 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This powerpoint by Robert Puentes was presented at a summit in Grand Rapids, MI focusing on how that region can meet the economic development goals of West Michigan by fostering regional cooperation, collaboration, and communication.

Investing in a Better Future: A Review of the Fiscal and Competitive Advantages of Smarter Growth Development Patterns

Mon, 16 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation by Robert Puentes argues that more compact development patterns and investments that strengthen urban centers, should save taxpayers' money and improve the economic performance of metropolitan regions.

Selling the Rust Belt Short

Sun, 08 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The presidential candidates should talk much more than they have about how boosting the education levels and quality-of-life of the Midwest's cities and metropolitan areas can renew the region's economy, write Bruce Katz and Mark Muro.

Brookings-Wharton Papers on Urban Affairs: 2004

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

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Kansas City: Region on the Rise

Fri, 04 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT
In this presentation to the Mid-America Regional Council, Bruce Katz discussed the policies the Kansas City region can pursue to help it move toward a brighter economic future.

Greener Pastures: Rural, urban areas have common cause in fight to prosper

Sun, 02 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT
In Pennsylvania, curbing sprawl, reinvesting in towns, and raising the quality of economic development answers to both rural and urban needs.

American Metropolis: Divided We Sprawl

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT
This presentation given by Bruce Katz to the Land Use Coalition at Yale (LUCY) presents the major trends affecting cities and metropolitan areas, the forces driving these trends, and the policy solutions available to affect positive change.

Growth in the Heartland

Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT
This presentation by Amy Liu discusses growth and development trends in the state of Missouri and their consequences. Additionally, it outlines strategies that Missouri and other states can pursue to help communities grow in more efficient and fiscal

Investing in a Better Future: A Review of the Fiscal and Competitive Advantages of Smarter Growth Development Patterns

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT
This paper concludes, using a review of the best academic evidence, that more compact development patterns and reinvestment in urban centers can save taxpayers money and improve regional economies.

Pittsburgh: The Road to Reform

Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT
The Pittsburgh region is a national leader in one area: too many little local governments. Bruce Katz and Mark Muro say there's only one place to seek help: Harrisburg.

Open Space Rapidly Vanishing in Drive for Economic Growth

Sun, 04 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT
Opinion by Josh First published inthe Harrisburg Patriot-News.

Presentation of Back to Prosperity: A Competitive Agenda for Renewing Pennsylvania

Tue, 09 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT
Bruce Katz illustrates stagnant growth, housing sprawl, and the increasing abandonment of Pennsylvania's cities and older suburbs--trends dimming the prospects for developing a high-wage economy in the state.

Back to Prosperity: A Competitive Agenda for Renewing Pennsylvania

Mon, 08 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This PowerPoint by Bruce Katz, presented to the Pennsylvania Economic League in Philadelphia, illustrates stagnant growth, housing sprawl, and the increasing abandonment of Pennsylvania's cities and older suburbs--trends dimming the prospects for dev

Back to Prosperity: A Competitive Agenda for Renewing Pennsylvania

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This report contends that the economic future of a major rust belt state depends on revitalizing its demographic mix and curbing some of the nation's most radical patterns of sprawl and abandonment.

Vacating the City: An Analysis of New Homes vs. Household Growth

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT
The relationship between housing construction and household growth is a fundamental and potent factor in the dynamics of urban change, this study finds.

Statewide Presentation of Back to Prosperity: A Competitive Agenda for Renewing Pennsylvania

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This PowerPoint by Bruce Katz illustrates stagnant growth, housing sprawl, and the increasing abandonment of Pennsylvania's cities and older suburbs--trends dimming the prospects for developing a high-wage economy in the state.

Building Inclusive, Multicultural Communities

Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This powerpoint by Bruce Katz, presented at the Council on Foundations, highlights the trends affecting cities and metropolitan regions, the consequences of these trends, and outlines policy areas foundations should be thinking about for the future.

Demographic Changes and Implications for Virginia's Cities, Towns and Urban Counties

Mon, 20 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT
Keynote Address to the Virginia Municipal League

Metropolitan Governance for a Changing Economy

Thu, 11 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT
In these remarks presented at the Michigan Future Forum, Bruce Katz discusses issues around regional growth, competitiveness and governance.

Managing Metropolitan Growth: Reflections on the Twin Cities Experience

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT
An overview of growth policy in the Twin Cities region recounts the evolution of a number of key policy tools and their interaction.

The Smart Money Is On Smart Growth

Sun, 08 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This Opinion by Bruce Katz and Mark Muro in the Hartford Courant argues that the fiscal benefits of curbing sprawl deserve consideration as Connecticut and other states contend with serious budget deficits.

Paying for Prosperity: Impact Fees and Job Growth

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT
A new analysis of impact fees - one-time charges against new development - shows that the fees promote growth in local economies by providing an increased and predictable supply of buildable land.

Grow Smart Rhode Island

Wed, 21 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This powerpoint by Bruce Katz presented to Grow Smart Rhode Island illustrates the general trends affecting Rhode Island, its cities, and its metropolitan areas.

Smart Growth Saves Money

Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This commentary by Bruce Katz and Mark Muro in the Detroit News contends that fostering more compact development in Michigan and elsewhere makes even more sense in hard times, since reform can save taxpayers money.

The New Growth Agenda: Michigan

Mon, 24 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This powerpoint by Bruce Katz, presented before the first meeting of Gov. Granholm's state land use commission, illustrates Michigan's growth and development trends, their consequences, and implications for state policy.

Springfield's resilience: Plan well to keep it

Sun, 02 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This commentary in the Springfield (MO) News-Leader argues that Springfield?s economic resilience depends on the city setting a statewide example of growth management in the Show Me State.

Beyond Edge City: Office Sprawl in South Florida

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This survey finds that of 13 large U.S. office markets studies South Florida had the lowest percentage of its office space in its major downtown, Miami, in 1999. This dispersal ensures that the region epitomizes America's newest metropolitan form, th

Is Home Rule The Answer? Clarifying The Influence Of Dillon's Rule On Growth Management

Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT
This paper probes the definition and use of Dillon's rule and finds that it neither prohibits nor hinders action to limit sprawl.

Growth in the Heartland: Challenges and Opportunities for Missouri

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT
This report documents that Missouri's population is spreading out to an extreme degree that imposes substantial fiscal, economic, environmental, and social costs on communities and taxpayers.

Smart Growth: The Future of the American Metropolis?

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT
This essay reviews the current state of smart-growth and metropolitan thinking in the United States and outlines the trends that are affecting metropolitan areas and the consequences of these trends.

Holding The Line: Urban Containment In The United States

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT
This paper summarizes the literature on the use and impact of three major types of urban containment policies in the U.S. -- urban growth boundaries, greenbelts, and urban service areas

Beyond Merger: A Competitive Vision for the Regional City of Louisville

Mon, 15 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT
This powerpoint presentation presents the major findings of the study commissioned by the City of Louisville in respect to its consolidation with Jefferson County.

Beyond Merger: A Competitive Vision for the Regional City of Louisville

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT
This report examines the key trends facing the new Regional City of Louisville and finds that the city faces two major challenges that are eroding its strengths.

Smart Growth and Metropolitan Reform: New Haven

Wed, 15 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT
Smart Growth and Metropolitan Reform: New Haven

Valuing America's First Suburbs: A Policy Agenda for Older Suburbs in the Midwest

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT
This report finds that most federal and state policies overlook the needs of first suburbs and calls for much-needed reforms to help strengthen the health of first suburbs before they become the next ring of decline

Open Space Protection: Conservation Meets Growth Management

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT
This paper examines the spatial distribution of federal spending and the effects of that spending on growth and development in the Chicago metropolitan area

American Metropolitics : The New Suburban Reality

Wed, 27 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Myron Orfield's new work, American Metropolitics, applies revolutionary mapping and demographic research to an eye-opening analysis of the economic, racial, environmental, and political trends of the 25 largest metropolitan regions in the United Stat

Growth and Convergence in Metropolitan America

Thu, 17 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

While the suburbs of most metropolitan areas are wealthier than their urban counterparts, rapid regional growth can improve the welfare of both city and suburb, according to a new book from Janet Rothenberg Pack. In Growth and Convergence in Metro

Can Transit Tame Sprawl?

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT
Opinion by Anthony Downs, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

The New Metropolitan Agenda: Michigan

Fri, 02 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT
The New Metropolitan Agenda: Michigan

Dealing Effectively With Fast Growth

Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT
Policy Brief #67 by Anthony Downs (November 2000)