Economic Development

Can Incorporation Help Majority-Black Communities Combat The Effects of Racist Policy?

Between 1990 and 2010, 44 Cities of Color were created across the country. Four reveal some of the opportunities and challenges that confront them.

Robust Small Urban Manufacturing: Fostering an Equitable Innovation Economy

Clear equity goals, cross-sector partnerships and strong government-led action can foster a more inclusive innovation economy.

In 2019, Houston Faces Tough Challenges, Big Opportunities

Another year, another set of urgent issues – some of them still lingering from years prior.

Unemployment Is Down. What About Opportunity?

A new report looks at job quality by metropolitan area, finding cause for "cautious optimism."

The Most-Read Urban Edge Pieces of 2018

The stories that captured your attention in 2018.