This What Works for Cities case study examines the formation and recent efforts of the Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA), a network of economic and workforce development agencies, nonprofit organizations, government and elected officials, policymakers, educators, students, makers and established manufacturers. The UMA is committed to the shared goal of growing the manufacturing industry in our cities and creating pathways for all residents to benefit from the industry’s growth. Read More

For the first half of the 21^st century, San Francisco’s Tenderloin District was a hub for art, culture and entertainment. Read More

Once the eighth largest city in the U.S., Pittsburgh once thrived on the strength of its industrial economy. Read More

Lawrence, Massachusetts – dubbed “Immigrant City” – was once one of the country's leading producers of textiles. Read More

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