7 Paths to Development That Bring Neighborhoods Wealth, Not Gentrification

By Marjorie Kelly, YES! magazine

In cities across the nation, a few enjoy rising affluence while many struggle to get by.

Anchors a Way to Revive Struggling Cities

By Aaron Bartley, On The Commons

In urban development circles, strategies that leverage the staying power and scale of anchor institutions -- universities, hospitals and other place-based powerhouses -- are on the rise.

The Inspiring Tale of the Re-imagining of Preston’s Economy

By Rob Hopkins, Transition Culture

We are often asked "what would a Transition local government look like?" It's a complex question, but one Council taking a pioneering approach to its local economy is Preston in Lancashire.

It’s time for a new political and economic system – A conversation with Gar Alperovitz

By Geoff Gilbert, Waging Nonviolence

Here’s our starting point: If you don’t like corporate capitalism or state socialism, then what do you want — and how do we get there?

Good News For Communities Scared of Economic Decline

By Jay Walljasper, On The Commons

The promise of the anchor institution strategy to improve struggling communities has been successfully tested in inner city Philadelphia, Detroit, and Syracuse.