Blog: Economic Development
Advanced Manufacturing is Evolving Faster Than Zoning Codes, Creating Problems
In a 2015 skyscraper design competition, the honorable mention winner provides a hint of what urban manufacturing of the future could look like. Read More
Back From the Dead, Pittsburgh Strives for Equitable Future Growth
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto told attendees at a recent CEOs for Cities Workshop, “In 1979, Pittsburgh died.” Read More
Returning Former Mill Complexes to Engines of Economic Growth
Long before the cities in the Midwest became industrial powerhouses, Northeastern manufacturing centers like Lowell, Providence and Manchester, NH, were driving the country’s growth. Read More
Pop-Up Retail Breathes Life Into Depressed Commercial Districts
Pop-up retail is not a new phenomenon. The temporary boutiques and vendors that set up in malls and storefronts during the holidays are an obvious example. Read More
In Promoting Biking, Cities Report Economic Benefits
Over the past decade, cities coast-to-coast have seen a drastic uptick in the number of bicycle commuters. Read More