Blog: Economic Development
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
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