With one-third of our nation’s minority poverty concentrated in our inner cities, and signs of economic insecurity and income inequality everywhere, it’s easy to understand the sense of hopelessness and abandonment that tens of millions feel and are expressing in the streets of America’s cities. Fortunately, there are transformative approaches that are based on the simple and now well-documented premise that our inner cities have distinct competitive advantages. Read More

This What Works for Cities case study highlights how the Nashville metro has formed a true public-private partnership across a 10-county region that has led to tremendous economic and population growth in each of the areas served over the past 25 years.  Read More

"Placemaking” is a new tool for the economic development toolbox. Read More

Are inner city residents benefiting equitably from Philadelphia’s growth? Read More

What seem like small strides in supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem today can collectively have a major impact on urban economic revitalization. Read More