Detroit’s story is well-known. It was once the wealthiest city in the world, per capita, but after the loss of auto manufacturing, the economy spiraled downward. Read More

Objective: Traditionally, “anchor institutions” have been thought of as hospitals and universities. ICIC believes that definition should be expanded to include other important economic organizations, such as sports team franchises, major corporate entities and cultural institutions. This case study highlights the potential economic impact of a cultural institution on a local, ... Read More

In 2006, a group of volunteers came together to form an organization called the Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans (SENO) in order to promote social entrepreneurship and foster new business creation. Read More

Industrial activity declined in Boston as the city began to shift to a knowledge-based economy in the 1980s and 1990s. Read More

In the late 1990s, the City of Hartford was embarking on a new civic infrastructure project in which they would be constructing six new civic buildings downtown. Read More