To combat poverty, state and local policymakers have increasingly turned to “place-based” policies that offer financial support, such as subsidies or tax abatements based on location. This assistance is meant to spur redevelopment and economic growth in a part... More »
Research shows that US cities recover more quickly from economic crises when they possess a workforce with a technologically diverse knowledge base that can be readily applied to related areas. More »
Standard & Poor’s Senior Director Jane Ridley, who serves as S&P’s primary analyst for Detroit, recounts the factors that drove Detroit to bankruptcy and explains why the Windy City is unlikely to go bust. More »
Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution shares his views on cities, metros, and Detroit. More »
Detroit’s leading restructuring professional explains challenges in the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history. More »
Chief Administrative Officer Miguel Santana shares how the City of Los Angeles has shrunk its structural deficit, lowered its pension liabilities, and increased its reserves. More »
Chicago’s CFO explains the city’s immense financial challenges, her insights, and why she’s optimistic for the future. More »