Tagged ‘Economic Development’
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As Financial Industry Challenges Crowd-Funding Model for Real Estate, Fundrise Eyes New Markets
Fundrise, the D.C.-based crowdfunding real estate start-up, has people talking. Is it a good way to invest in neighborhoods?
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Cleveland’s Evergreen Cooperatives Finding Better Ways to Employ Locals, Keep Cash Flow in Town
Cleveland’s Evergreen Cooperatives is building equity at the neighborhood level with worker-owned small businesses. Could it be a model for other cities?
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Loving My City Enough to Fight For It
When living in a place requires more than simply enjoying it.
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May Jobs Report: Municipalities Stronger Despite Sequester
The May jobs report came out Friday. Local government jobs were up 13,000 in May while federal and state were down 16,000.
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City to Watch: São Paulo
A glimpse at São Paulo economic growth, population increase and housing challenges.
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Detroit Gets Its First Taste of the Whole Foods Effect
Whole Foods has opened in Detroit. What does it mean for the Midtown neighborhood?
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The Viability of Reclaiming Foreclosures
The government needs to take a long look at the creative ways communities are attempting to patch together more affordable housing.
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Is the Miami Beach Convention Center Redevelopment a Bad Idea? One City Official Thinks So
Miami Beach is in the process of deciding between two bids to redevelop the city’s convention center. Commissioner Jonah Wolfson is the only official who thinks it’s a bad idea.
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Obama Economic Adviser Pick Jason Furman Has Solid Record on Anti-Poverty Front
Jason Furman is set to be Obama’s next chief economist. Could he become a leading voice for the lower and middle classes?
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Tax Credits For Spurring Investment in Low-Income Areas Find a Rural Niche
Community Development Entities often focus on languishing urban areas, but the nation’s most successful has found success in the country.
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