Blog: Economic Development
Five Factors Driving Economic Growth in Small Cities
After interviewing stakeholders in hundreds of communities across the U.S., researcher David Ivan concluded there are five key elements that differentiate communities experiencing economic success. Read More
What Works: Incubating Social Impact Enterprises to Drive Hyper-Local Revitalization in Pittsburgh
This case study highlights a new approach to building economic opportunity in distressed urban communities, using a model that brings together and incubates early-stage social enterprises and innovative nonprofits that share a joint commitment to reinvigorating their neighborhood. Read More
New Research on Inner City Economic Development Just Released
A special issue of the academic journal Economic Development Quarterly (EDQ) devoted to inner city economic development has just been released online. Read More
Multi-Billion Dollar Transportation Investment Set to Strengthen Newark Economy
It took a contentious, four-hour meeting to cross the finish line, but the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey board finally voted in favor of a multi-billion capital spending plan that will result in a new terminal at LaGuardia Airport, a redeveloped terminal at Newark Liberty International Airport and a new central bus terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Read More
Leveraging Transit Investment for Inclusive Business Growth in Boston’s Fairmont Indigo Corridor
In recent years, Boston has experienced a period of strong economic growth and prosperity, due in part to the city’s innovation economy, highly educated workforce and world-class universities and hospitals. Read More