12-29-15
What Works: Cross-City, State Collaboration Fuels Metro Portland’s Economic Growth
To address the gap in regional economic development coordination, the Portland Regional Partners for Business (Regional Partners) formed. Read More
Case Studies: Public-Private Partnerships
12-08-15
What Works: P3 Serves as Catalyst for Brownfield Redevelopment, Local Economic Growth in Waterbury
Like many New England communities, Waterbury has a long industrial legacy. At the turn of the 19th century, this mid-sized city established itself as an industrial powerhouse when companies began to manufacture brass. Read More
06-12-15
What Works: A Mixed-Use Development of a Former Textile Mill in Lawrence, MA
Lawrence, Massachusetts – dubbed “Immigrant City” – was once one of the country's leading producers of textiles. Read More
03-27-15
What Works: Philanthropic Efforts Help Struggling District Thrive
In 1993, Atlanta real estate investor and philanthropist Tom Cousins first met with Renee Glover, CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority, to discuss the ways they could transform East Lake Meadows. Read More
04-14-14
San Francisco Engages Tech Companies Through Community Benefits Agreements
San Francisco’s technology-based economy and entrepreneurial culture allowed many small and startup tech companies to grow into highly successful and industry leaders. Read More