News Roundup
Amazon Quarterly Profit Jumps 71%
“The real issue is that they’re getting better terms from suppliers,” said Ben Schachter, an analyst at Broadpoint AmTech Inc. “It shows what power these guys have in the retail channel.”
Source: The Wall Street Journal | Archived Copy
Filed under: Community Economics
Jan 29 2010
New Orleans Master Plan Wins Approval of City Planning Commission
David Dixon of Goody Clancy said adoption of the master plan means that “for the first time New Orleans has a plan that provides a credible and legitimate basis for future public policy and decision-making regarding land use, development, zoning, city capital expenditures, transportation, and similar fundamental decisions that shape the city’s future.”
Source: The Times-Picayune | Archived Copy
Filed under: Community Input | Good Governance | Rebuilding New Orleans | Urban Design
Jan 26 2010
Race Cited in Sen. Ed Murray’s Surprise Exit from New Orleans Mayor’s Contest
In a statement issued Sunday, Murray said his decision rested in part on a desire to avoid what appeared to be shaping up to be an “extremely racially divisive” contest between himself and Landrieu “whether either of us intended it or not.”
Source: The Times-Picayune | Archived Copy
Filed under: Good Governance | Post Katrina Elections
Jan 5 2010
The Ruse of the Creative Class
Cities that shelled out big bucks to learn Richard Florida’s prescription for vibrant urbanism are now hearing they may be beyond help.
Source: The American Prospect | Archived Copy
Filed under: Community Economics | Culture | Healthy Communities
Jan 4 2010
Charity Hospital Debate Turns on Distrust of Expert Assessments
“There have been lots of studies, but none of them have been independent,” said Sen. Jack Donahue, a Covington Republican and contractor who persuaded six of his fellow commissioners to push for a new study.
Source: The Times-Picayune | Archived Copy
Filed under: Community Economics | Healthy Communities | Rebuilding New Orleans | Sustainable Development | Urban Design
Dec 3 2009
Mid-City Man Fighting to Save Home
Thurman’s home and those of his neighbors may be doomed if government officials carry out their plan, so Thurman decided to do his best to slow them down.
Source: The Times-Picayune | Archived Copy
Filed under: Community Economics | Community Input | Healthy Communities | Housing | Rebuilding New Orleans | Sustainable Development | Urban Design
Dec 3 2009
Quick Decision Urged on Hospital Suit
“We took this action because time is running out for the residents of Mid-City,” said Richard Moe, president of the National Trust.
Source: The Times-Picayune | Archived Copy
Filed under: Community Economics | Community Input | Healthy Communities | Rebuilding New Orleans | Sustainable Development | Urban Design
Dec 3 2009
Is Mayor Daley Looking to Lease Water System?
Could it happen here in Chicago? It already has nearby. Homer Glen in Will County relies on Lake Michigan water, but the supply comes from a private company. Locals say there’s a lot more than water going down the drain.
Source: CBS2 Chicago | Archived Copy
Filed under: Community Economics
Nov 4 2009
Commentary: New Orleans Poised on Springboard of Hope
Slowly but surely, the mission of economic development in New Orleans and other urban U.S. centers is transforming from the fruitless hunt for the great white whale to casting smaller nets with hopes of a diverse and plentiful catch.
Source: New Orleans CityBusiness | Archived Copy
Filed under: Community Economics | Good Governance | Healthy Communities
Nov 2 2009