Entries from July 2006



Who wants to hire people with masters degrees in "administration" when today's business culture demands managers who can master the process of innovation?

That's the question BusinessWeek asked in a recent profile of Patrick Whitney, director of the Institute of Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology, the nation's largest… more

Most cities have attempted to revive a collection of historic buildings. Many have tried to create new entertainment districts. And most aspire to have a place enjoyed equally by diverse people.

But few cities have attempted to do all three at the same time in the same place. Fewer still… more

For the past 50 years development in America has been sprawling away from the old urban cores into ever farther suburbs and exurbs. Why did it happen?

Our guests this week have some answers. Anthony Flint is author of This Land, The Battle Over Sprawl and the Future of… more

Growing our communities in ways that are economically and environmentally smart is today's imperative. Our guests this week advise communities on the latest strategies for achieving that goal.

Lee Einsweiler is principal with Code Studio in Austin. He is working with municipalities around the country to develop new land… more