This work by Alain Bertaud analyses the links between design (he is an urban planner- architect) and market, providing answers to why it is not advisable to have private streets or why some things work better as public goods. Taking examples from Hartford, CT, to China, he analyses the links between economy and urban planning. Interesting, and open to debate.
metrhispanic 
You had me at Hartford, CT since I live outside of that small city. I’ve downloaded this paper for further study after work.