Blog: Economic Development
#ICSummit15 Panelists: Access to Capital, Skilled Labor Remain Critical to Inner City Growth
What strategies are working to create jobs, income and wealth for the nation’s inner city residents? Read More
#ICSummit2015 Preview: Focus: Hope’s Rashida Thomas Talks Detroit
Throughout its history Detroit has experienced major social changes, from its postwar economic prosperity and the 1967 race riots that divided the city to its current resurgence and revitalization. Read More
Open Data Initiative Seeks to Improve Life in Eight Mid-Sized Cities
In recent years, cities have worked to become more transparent by opening their books, posting documents online and releasing more and more data sets for public scrutiny. Read More
Private Investment Helps Return Commerce to Downtown Detroit
On September 15-16 in Detroit, ICIC will host our 11th Inner City Economic Summit, Revisiting the Promise and Problems of Inner City Economic Development, providing a firsthand, in-depth look at the private investments that are transforming downtown Detroit. Read More
Google’s Foray Into Smart City Technology Offers Promise in Low-Income Communities
In recent years, the term “smart city” has become a part of urban planners’ lexicon. Read More