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Why the Sunbelt May Pick the Next President

Fueled by urban and metro growth, the Sunbelt is gaining steam, but ignoring its cities.

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Small City, Big EcDev Strategy

Salmon Arm is a “Small City with Big Ideas” – an emerging innovation hub with unmatched quality of place.

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A Review of President Biden’s First 100 Days

Steven Pedigo joins Beto O’Rourke and other LBJ School faculty to discuss President Biden’s ambitious agenda.

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Community Energy Transitions: Enabling a Deep Change

At UT’s Energy Week, Steven Pedigo leads a discussion about the impact and opportunity for an energy transition.

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Innovation Blueprint for Rural Communities

With an innovation blueprint, Texas’s rural communities can emerge as centers of entrepreneurship.

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Lessons from Austin Provide Clues to Boise’s Future

​Investments in​ transit, housing, and opportunity creation are key for an equitable future. 

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LBJ Future Forum: The Future of Cities

At the LBJ Presidential Library, Steven Pedigo talks with urban policymakers about the future of cities.

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A Blueprint for Continued Prosperity in Texas

Cities and suburbs are Texas these days. Here’s a plan for future prosperity.

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Texas Should Empower Local Innovation

Texas must forge innovative partnerships to address the challenges facing its cities.

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Economic Recovery Depends on the State’s Investment in Urban Areas

As policymakers look to accelerate the Texas economy, they must depend on investments in Texas cities.

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