Blog: What Works For Cities
Worker-Owned Grocer to Provide Bounty of Benefits for Inner City Community
Access to fresh, healthy foods has been an issue plaguing inner cities for decades. Read More
Anchor Incentives Provide Stability for Detroit Residents, Neighborhoods
It’s a tale we’re all familiar with now: Detroit, once among the wealthiest cities in the world, has suffered extreme loss since the fall of its auto manufacturing economic base. Read More
Another Reason to Celebrate Co-Ops: Well-Paying Jobs for Inner City Residents
Today, with the effects of a sluggish economy still being felt in cities across the U.S., especially in inner cities, many state and local governments are desperate to find the right mix of incentives to attract companies that bring much needed jobs to their region. Read More
Cluster-Focused Business Incubators Fuel Urban Economic Growth
Business incubators used to be considered an innovative approach to supporting small businesses. Read More
Boston’s “Back Streets” Serves as a Model for Other Cities
Boston’s knowledge sectors, including financial services and health care, are undoubtedly major determinants of the strength of Boston’s overall economy. Read More