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

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

A special issue of the academic journal Economic Development Quarterly (EDQ) devoted to inner city economic development has just been released online. Read More

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

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