Blog: Economic Development
What Works for Cities: Chamber Partnership Leads to Catalytic Growth in Nashville Metro
This What Works for Cities case study highlights how the Nashville metro has formed a true public-private partnership across a 10-county region that has led to tremendous economic and population growth in each of the areas served over the past 25 years. Read More
Beyond Arts and Culture: Placemaking as a Tool for Long-Term Economic Growth
"Placemaking” is a new tool for the economic development toolbox. Read More
#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