Sociologists, criminologists and economists have spent more than a decade hypothesizing about the root causes for the 1990s' dramatic decline in urban violence. Read More

In 2014, I was honored to speak at an inspiring convening of over 400 California leaders committed to tackling poverty in their communities. Read More

In city centers across the U.S., from large metros like New York City and Philadelphia to smaller cities like Asheville and Chattanooga, urban living has come into vogue. Read More

It is likely that the capital sources small businesses use today will not be those that entrepreneurs predominately use in the future. Read More

When it comes to strategies for job creation, retail gets a bad rap. Read More