Blog: What Works For Cities
12-29-15
Cross-Border Collaboration Can Boost Economic Growth
When precious commercial tax revenue is at stake, many municipalities will work hard to attract new (or retain existing) businesses. Read More
12-08-15
Public Sector Investment in Brownfield Cleanup Can Draw Private Sector Interest
Until the mid-1900s, mills, manufacturing plants and other sites of heavy industry were concentrated in cities. Read More
10-23-15
Boston and Pittsburgh’s Similar Approaches to Waterfront Redevelopment
Pittsburgh and Boston largely abandoned their waterfronts in the wake of deindustrialization. Read More
09-30-15
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
08-24-15
Beyond Books: Denver’s Eagle P3 Delivers Unique Workforce Development Opportunity
As the U.S. continues to urbanize, cities with existing public transit will be well served, while others will look to invest in such systems. Read More