Tale of Two Cities
With much attention given recently to many great American cities losing population since the 2000 census, a recent posting in StreetsBlog by Angie Schmitt calls attention to the other tale of this...
View Article4 Key Factors Influencing Investment Choices: Think Big, Plan Small, Team Up
Small towns are hot. They’re hip. They’re attracting investment. Am I crazy? Don’t think so and here’s why. Large urban centers and small towns have more in common than you may first think. Big cities...
View ArticleEds, Meds & Feds: The Innovation Economy in the DC Metro Region
Although governments have been reluctant to resort to New Deal-style direct job creation, agencies at all levels are seeking ways to accelerate the current economic recovery. One of the most reliable...
View ArticleRegional quality of place and the fight against blight
By now, the costs of blight and vacancy are well-documented in terms of unpaid local and school taxes, drained municipal resources, further disinvestment, and/or declining adjacent property values. We...
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