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01-15-15

Newark’s Data-Driven Approach to Leveraging its Anchor Assets

The revitalization of the United States’ older industrial cities – those cities in America with vibrant pasts in legacy economies that now face challenges with dwindling populations, job loss and poverty – is a key urban challenge. Read More

01-15-15

Worker-Owned Grocer to Provide Bounty of Benefits for Inner City Community

ICIC All Cooperatives Food What Works For Cities

Access to fresh, healthy foods has been an issue plaguing inner cities for decades. Read More

01-09-15

Can Neighborhood Innovation Districts Spur Sustainable Economic Growth in Boston?

ICIC All Economic Development Innovation

The clustering of like-minded entrepreneurs or complimentary businesses is not a new phenomenon. Read More

01-07-15

Down to the Roots: How Cities are Building Local & Sustainable Food Systems

ICIC All Food Sustainability

Last month, this post looked into urban food systems through the lens of urban food deserts. Read More

12-31-14

Bringing Your Growth Plan to Fruition

ICIC All Entrepreneurship Inner City 100

The 2014 Inner City 100 was one of the most competitive lists in recent years, so much so that we recognized 55 additional firms as Honorable Mention recipients at the Inner City 100 Symposium & Awards event in October. Read More

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