After decades of declining economic conditions and a mass population exodus from its urban center, St. Louis responded by forming a regional economic development system. Developed in early 2016, InveSTL is a unique collaboration among local community developme... More »
As many American cities try to determine the most effective mechanisms to revitalize their struggling neighborhoods, the concept of arts-led community development has become increasingly popular. Innovative efforts in this domain, such as the University of Chi... 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 »
A study finds that the growth of African-American-owned businesses in urban communities plays a role in decreasing the rate of youth violent crime. More »
A study demonstrates the effectiveness of urban containment policies in reducing city blight with the end goal of promoting population growth in downtown neighborhoods. More »
A study finds that US cities with significant concentrations of gay men have seen more rapid economic development of their downtown neighborhoods in recent years. More »