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How to Brand Your City Without Copying Another

The secret to place branding lies in highlighting a city’s unique characteristics — not mimicking a tried-and-true formula.

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In Mexico, Monterrey Is Taking the Reins on Development

In 2013, Mexico witnessed the collapse of three of its largest housing developers. Five years later, the nation has seen a boom in investment and multifamily construction.

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Lessons Learned from Developing Downtown Detroit

Today, Detroit is on the mend, thanks to large-scale investments from key players like Dan Gilbert, the founder of Quicken Loans and Bedrock.

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Brooklyn’s Lead Developer Shares Lessons on Place Branding

Brooklyn and Harlem have always had great “brand” presence and appeal. We are now capitalizing on it.

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The Magic to Marketing Your City

Place branding is about creating a compelling case for why your location matters.

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How Universities Are Advancing Urban Development

Rather than waiting on top-down changes from the federal or state government, universities and cities can drive their own transformation.

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How Austin Became “The Human Capital”

Establishing an effective city brand — one that is both inclusive and specific — is a difficult task. But if one city has made it look easy, it’s Austin.

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The American Social Contract

Steven Pedigo joins the Breached Podcast to discuss what’s needed to ensure the American social contract.

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The University and the City

In today’s increasingly global economy, universities form an incomparable link between urban areas and the international market.

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How Philadelphia Attracts (and Keeps) Young Talent

Greater Philadelphia is the only region in the country that creates a city-wide welcome to all college students.

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