Blog: Economic Development
#CityCloseUp, Philadelphia: In America’s Birthplace, is Innovation Benefitting the Inner City?
Are inner city residents benefiting equitably from Philadelphia’s growth? Read More
To Grow Downtown Business, Cities Should Tailor Strategies
What seem like small strides in supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem today can collectively have a major impact on urban economic revitalization. Read More
Five Factors Driving Economic Growth in Small Cities
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
What Works: Incubating Social Impact Enterprises to Drive Hyper-Local Revitalization in Pittsburgh
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
New Research on Inner City Economic Development Just Released
A special issue of the academic journal Economic Development Quarterly (EDQ) devoted to inner city economic development has just been released online. Read More