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.
During a recent Cities of Service webinar, local leaders came together to discuss strategies for overcoming food insecurities exacerbated by COVID-19
While each state’s reopening schedule and requirements may vary, there are best practices for local governments to follow when reopening after COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions lift
A free webinar from the International City/County Management Association discusses various strategies for fiscal resilience, both during the pandemic and beyond
Because Los Angeles expanded its Metro, a light rail stop in Culver City led to transit-oriented development attracting millions in economic development.
State policies are growing clean tech economies, such as Washington state’s Clean Energy Fund and a financing program through Seattle City Light.
Sustainability
According to research by Google, digital technology can close resource loops and recirculate durable materials within cities, creating a circular economy.
Find out if your metro has what is takes to win the Amazon RFP for its second headquarters.
From Baltimore to Branson, Mo., some food truck vendors say cities’ distance ordinances destroy them, and they are fighting back in court.
The Mamba ransomware that encrypted the hard drives of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in 2016 is back.
Cambridge, Mass., has passed the country’s strictest pet shops ordinance, restricting the sale of pets to animal rescue organizations and shelters.
Stadiums are elements of economic development, but one researcher found that using public funds to construct them does not pay public dividends.
With recreational marijuana established in Massachusetts, the state launches new strategies targeting stoned driving. Canada proposes THC limits.
Lynwood, Calif., put applicants for marijuana cultivation licenses through full scale review. Of 40+ applicants, 13 have preliminary approval.
DHS is looking for a few good disrupters for first responder and security technology applications. Startups could get up to $800K and market access.
Citymapper’s night bus will run an under served route on Friday and Saturday nights in popular East London.
The Bay State is passing a law that lets local voters decide to ban recreational marijuana, which won statewide approval through a 2016 voter referendum.
The city of Louisville is appealing to California to be exempt from a travel ban to states deemed to have discriminatory laws.
From coast to coast, shipping ports are confused over delays and slowdowns caused by the Petya cyber attack and its affect on the Maersk line.
Voters just approved $50 million in grants for aquaculture, marine technology, forestry and agriculture.
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