economic development

If, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, a “budget is a moral document,” then this budget is a reflection of the moralities of the boardroom, the eviction notice, the emergency ward, and the pink slip.

In his recent speech to Congress, President Trump included this pledge: “Every American child should be able to grow up in a safe community … and to have access to […]

“Political democracy requires economic democracy.” I spent Election Day in—of all places—Las Vegas, Nevada. The slot machines garishly blaring in the lobby, and the Trump hotel down the block were […]

We are definitely in some danger of losing a connection to the animating social movements that gave rise to the industry.

Billions of taxpayer dollars are spent every year to stimulate economic development. Is it going where we think it’s going?

Local hire policies are among the strongest strategies for bringing good job opportunities to disadvantaged communities, but adding more provisions to specifically target those with the most barriers to employment can make local hiring practices even more effective.

Corporate incentives won’t help communities thrive, even distressed ones. But nurturing local businesses will save municipalities money and promote the growth of income, wealth, and jobs.

What local government can do to support new, more inclusive economic models.

Advocates, city leaders, and Under Armour’s real estate arm negotiate a $660 million tax deal and a vision for economic development in Baltimore.

CBAs can be extremely difficult to implement and enforce, which is why a detailed agreement in the early stages of the community-developer relationship is so important.

A Chicago organization is bringing together local businesses and large institutions to promote economic growth.

B Corps are for-profit businesses that focus strongly on their social and environmental impact. The movement has grown to 1,800-plus worldwide and now cities, economic authorities, and activists are trying to attract more of these mission-driven and worker-friendly companies to help spur economic growth.