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.
The Elevation Community Land Trust is poised to garner more than 700 houses across the Denver metro, retaining the land and selling homes at a fraction of the price for low-income residents.
Once a move highly touted by Gov. Scott Walker, increased taxpayer credit payments, concerns over a lack of water quality protections and residents evicted on short notice have soured the once-sweet Foxconn deal.
On a site proposed for Amazon HQ2, developers receive zoning approval to begin transforming protected industrial land along the Chicago River into a massive mixed use development.
Cuomo seeks higher fast-food worker wages, bypassing lawmakers
Laura Doud, the City Auditor of Long Beach, California, recently released an in-depth report on digital innovation and best practices in the public sector
Best San Francisco since 2000 pulls Oakland into new twin cities
Legislature considering plans to regulate medicinal pot shops, growers
New York begins effort to help startups navigate regulations
Research indicates access to bicycle infrastructure can greatly boost economic growth in low-income communities
Applause, skepticism greet NYC mayor’s anti-poverty plan
Atlantic City is facing a liquidity crisis and must implement a series of operational reforms to avoid bankruptcy and rebuild financial stability
Louisville is planning a food hub development project that will feature foods from regional growers and providers
The USDA will be awarding $31.5 million in grants to support programs helping individuals receiving food assistance to purchase more fruits and vegetables
The U.S. HUD announced awards for three grant categories to support a wide variety of housing and economic development initiatives across the country
Cities and states are taking steps toward the implementation of renewable energy policies that offer environmental, social and economic benefits
Cities are leveraging state and federal grants to launch new redevelopment projects around rail transit hubs to support economic growth and sustainability
Cities across the country are optimizing grant funding to build, repair and maintain docks to sustain water-based economic growth and activity
Major cities in the middle of the country are offering tech startups with grants and incentives in an effort to spur innovation and boost economic growth
Cities nationwide are deploying new campaigns and policies to attract and retain businesses in key industries to support economic growth and sustainability
