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A “Great Society” for Cities

As America looks to the future, President Johnson’s half-century-old dream of a great urban society is more relevant than ever. If we are to build it, it must rest on four pillars.

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An Economic Recovery Strategy for Northwest Arkansas

COVID-19 presents great challenges to Northwest Arkansas (NWA) as it does to every other community, but the region is in strong standing to weather this global pandemic.

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Building Newark’s Post-Pandemic Economy

Newark has the potential to become the commercial/innovation hub for central and north New Jersey. But, it will require   a strategic and intentional action plan.

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A Roadmap to the Innovation Hub of the Texas Hill Country

For Kendall County/ Boerne, Texas to attain high-quality economic growth, it must strengthen and diversify its economic base, shifting it as much as possible to export industries.

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A More Innovative and Resilient Coeur d’Alene

Diversifying Coeur d’Alene’s economic base beyond  tourism industry is critical to sustain the health of community.

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How Texas Can Improve Its Chances for Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery

Coronavirus has revealed weaknesses in the Texas economy that we must address.

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A Playbook for Resiliency: Creating Opportunity for All Texans

How we approach the challenge of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will define the Texas that we live in going forward.

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We’re the Creative Capital and We’re Proving It Every Day

Austin has found new ways to demonstrate our ingenuity and pride. We are the creative capital of Texas.

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IEDC Webinar: A Ten-Point Action Plan for Economic Developers

A ten-point plan for how economic development officials can ready their communities for recovery.

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The Future of Public Space

Steven Pedigo interviews Waterloo Conservancy CEO Peter Mullan about the future of public space.

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