Blog: Economic Development
For Cities With Diversity Goals, Pre-Apprenticeships Prove Critical
There’s been much discussion about how the jobs being created today are either well-paying, highly-skilled positions or low-wage jobs for low-skill workers. Read More
California-Based CDFI Funnels $50M in Resources to Inner Cities
During last week’s Inner City Economic Summit, participants had the chance to tour some of the new developments taking place in downtown Detroit. Read More
#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