Stories Tagged as
Development
The UN's 17 goals for the next 15 years
Sep 25, 2015
The Sustainable Development summit's aim is to end poverty.
Can the Democratic Republic of Congo rebound?
Dec 8, 2014
Over the past few decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been hit hard by war, currency instability and corruption.
Allentown bets big to shed its former image
by
Tommy Andres
and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 11, 2014
Pennsylvania's third largest city has been dying for decades. Can it build itself back to life?
Tommy Andres/Marketplace
A mall in the middle of (what used to be) nowhere
Jun 16, 2014
Williston, North Dakota, is in the middle of an oil boom, but it doesn't have many stores or restaurants for a growing population.
Heaven in Rwanda
Nov 25, 2013
Josh Roxin and his wife Alissa moved to Rwanda for health and development, but opened a restaurant instead.
Breaking through in the competitive app market
by
Molly Wood
Sep 30, 2013
How do you get noticed in the world of apps, where there are millions?
A zombie housing development comes back to life
Jul 9, 2013
Many housing developments were mothballed when the housing bubble burst several years ago. In states like California, they're being reanimated as demand for new houses increases.
For public good, not for profit.
Luring developers to rebuild on polluted land
by
Jim Burress
May 16, 2013
Sometimes the government has to kick in to convince developers to reclaim "brownfield" sites. The EPA says it's developed a good partnership in Atlanta.
For Florida town, growth at what price?
by
David Gura
Aug 29, 2012
The mayor of Port Orange, Fla., has been a cheerleader for growth, but now has second thoughts.