Economic Development
Economic Development is a crucial focus for local and state government agencies committed to fostering job creation, attracting investments, and improving community prosperity. Governments can stimulate economic activity and enhance regional competitiveness by implementing strategies that support business growth, infrastructure development, and workforce training. This directory provides articles on economic development alongside related topics like Workforce Development, which examines initiatives to enhance the skills and employability of the local labor force.
A new report from Public Services International points to the dangers of ‘corporate-led’ smart city initiatives and insists that these technological paradigms must be designed for people rather than profit.
A bipartisan coalition of mayors see the solar Investment Tax Credit as a critical part of managing climate change and spurring much-needed economic growth.
While the Trump administration claims the move is to protect cities that cannot take in refugees, critics point to a larger agenda of limiting immigration.
In the next 10 or 15 years, will young adults want to own houses? If they do, will they be able to afford them?
STEM diversity is truly a national issue. Census data reflects that the U.S. STEM workforce is 74% male and 69% White
Kansas City’s minimum wage will rise to $13 an hour over about four and a half years under an ordinance that council members approved
The city of Long Beach has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Knight Foundation and the Long Beach Community Foundation to support a partnership with Citymart
Local councils will explore how smart data and innovative technology can transform the transport network, reduce congestion and boost the local economy
The grant will be used for career pathway programs for students in grades K-12 and continue through the community college and university levels
Learn how new policies and initiatives helped Harrisburg rebuild
In the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana’s losses have overshadowed the restorative steps it has taken
The concrete structures are designed to support fish and sea creature populations, as well as drive tourism
Some states are recognizing that it’s important to invest in residency programs to increase the number of doctors practicing within their borders
To improve poor neighborhoods, the people who live there must have a hand in deciding their own fate
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of city trends based on annual state of the city addresses from mayors across the country
New research suggests cities in Northern Florida are leading the state in economic growth and community improvement
Growing demands have spurred a diverse array of transit innovations that provide both short- and long-term benefits to local economies
The city, long divided into black and white neighborhoods, is asking affluent counties to pitch in
Starting January 1, $10.55 will be the minimum wage for certain companies that do business with the City of New Orleans
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