Economic Development
Did Your Town Make This List of Best-Performing Cities?
The Milken Institute is out with its annual report ranking the economic performance of more than 400 metropolitan areas. Here’s what it takes to be a booming city.
If Rural Towns Want a Stronger Local Economy, Why Do They Invest in Wall Street?
Several experts are creating tools and sharing expertise to develop an “ecosystem,” in which investing directly in local small businesses becomes a viable alternative to Wall Street for rural communities.
The Future of Cities Depend on Solving the Retail Puzzle
Retail sales have rebounded, but a new report says local and state officials will need to get creative to revive downtowns and help brick-and-mortar stores thrive again.
How Regions Can Pivot From Carbon- to Tech-based Economies
Shifting a regional economy is a long-term commitment that requires data-based strategies, economic and racial inclusion and significant, sustained investment in education, a recent report says.
Rural Main Street Program Says Revitalization Starts at Home
A new initiative for small towns aims to move from simply recruiting businesses to incubating the business ideas that arise locally.
How Local Governments Can Rise to the Infrastructure Complexity Challenge
COMMENTARY | To take advantage of the federal government’s $2 trillion in investments, municipalities must think big, start small and scale fast.
The Other Digital Divide
Jobs using technology are more common in some parts of the country than in others, according to a recent study. The divide is leading to a widening wage and skills gap.
How to Make Office-to-Housing Conversions Work
A panel of experts looked at what it would take to revitalize downtowns by turning offices into homes. They coalesced around five things cities need to do to succeed.
How Data Insights Can Solve Geographic Inequity and Build Regional Economies
The Commerce Department’s Regional Economic Research Initiative will provide accessible data tools, visualizations and expert services to help federal, state, local and tribal decision-makers better understand what kind of projects will promote growth.
The CHIPS Act Challenge for State and Local Governments
The federal government has a powerful policy vision for the development of a vibrant U.S. semiconductor industry. How those visions play out is of intense interest.
How to Build a Passenger Rail Network from Scratch
Tennessee wants to expand rail in the state. Routes could be a critical link in a national network built with federal money, but right now service is minimal.
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