Urban Edge
How Elizabeth Currid-Halkett Tracks the Creative Economy in America
The creative economy operates its business in a unique way and supporting that and the futures of artists is important for the development of a city.
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Cities Team Up To Tackle Urban Challenges With Data
Through the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership, cities explore how to confront common challenges with data.
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Urban Review: Black-White Wealth Gap Myths, Policing Pollution and The Starbucks Problem
This week, a breakdown of the myths behind many of the common explanations and proceed fixes for the black-white wealth gap, a plea for less pollution and more.
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The Eight Elements of a Successful Innovation District
With a major renovation in the works, Houston's new innovation district should seek to have these characteristics.
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How To Test Your Economic Development Strategy
The truth is that when you lure a business to town, more likely than not you’re renting those jobs.
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