The recent economic crisis has created a state of flux in markets across the nation.  Learn more about demographic and neighborhood change in the latest newsletter from the Center for the West.  Read the full newsletter or check out individual articles below:

Influx/Outflux: Metropolitan Phoenix
A New Growth Trajectory for the Valley?

An interview with Dowell Myers

An Introduction to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Census 2010: A Quick Primer

This new report by the ULI Center for Balanced Development in the West examines current demographic trends in Metropolitan Phoenix, and what they mean for a recovery.

Influx/Outflux: Metropolitan Phoenix - Summary Report (PDF)
Influx/Outflux: Metropoltain Phoenix - Expanded Report (PDF)

This is the first in a series of opinion pieces by the center’s executive director and other center and ULI staff.  What's your take on the future of America's suburbs?

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ULI has identified three priority areas—Infrastructure, Housing, and Sustainability/Climate Change—for the Center for Balanced Development in the West. The Center tackles these issues from a regional perspective and plans events and conducts research on western challenges and solutions. The nexus of energy, land use, infrastructure, and real estate makes the strongest case ever for building more efficient communities.

Adapting to a Drier West
A New Vision for Edge Development in the West
Podcast: Joel Kotkin and Chris Nelson, "The Future of Edge Development in the West"
Podcast: Jim Heid, "Green Communities, Past, Present and Future"





Adapting to a Drier West
Building a Sustinable Region with Vibrant Transit Neighborhoods
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: What Does it Mean for Transportation in the West?
Podcast: Pat Mulroy, Southern Nevada Water Authority, "Water and Growth in Las Vegas"
Podcast: GB Arrington, PB Placemaking, "Transit and Sustainability"
Case Study: Bikestation
Case Study: Lane County's Bus Rapid Transit System


Workforce Housing in the West: Opportunities and Challenges in a Time of Change (PDF)
Workforce Housing: What to Do Now
Case Study: Anaheim's Workforce Housing Work-Around

ULI and the Center for Balanced Development in the West have produced a dynamic body of work pertinent to land use and development in the West.  Drawing on the large ULI body of work, we are providing you with a shortcut to the work that’s relevant to western concerns. Browse our archives for past articles from Urban Land, completed reports and case studies, podcast interviews with leaders in land use, and many other relevant products.

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