The latest market for gaming isn’t in the suburbs anymore; it’s downtown, where developers are retrofitting existing buildings and changing the casino as we know it.

McDowell County may be the first rural community to build housing to attract young teachers. It could be a model for other counties facing waning populations and crumbling infrastructure.

Instead of simply preselecting private- or public-sector employees, managed competition means projects can be put out for bid with both groups competing for work.

District of Columbia police aim to work with developers to design safe environments that prevent crime.

Camden, N.J., is piloting a new program that maps out abandoned buildings for hazards to increase safety for first responders and nearby businesses.