Topic: economic development
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Will Chinese Investors Build a Chinese Town in Rural Michigan?
Or perhaps the better question is, can they?
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The Big Fix
When a Music Scene Leads to a Boom
As Denton, Texas's music festival grows in popularity, so does interest in the town itself.
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Feel Good Story of the Day: Downtown Newark
Despite losing the Nets, the city's downtown is getting great press.
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Maps
America's Most Important Airport Cities
Airports are a central component in urban and regional economic development.
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Maps
The Spiky World of Innovation
Metro areas generate 93 percent of the world’s patented inventions.
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How Birmingham Became an Indie Rock Destination
The story of the Bottletree and how a single great music venue can make a huge difference to a city.
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Maps
How Economic Development Helps the World's Women
Understanding the connection between women's opportunity and the world's development patterns
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What's a Hockey Game Worth?
Today's NHL Winter Classic has netted cities as much as $36 million in revenue and Philadelphia is hoping to exceed that record
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Rankings
The U.S. Metros That Can Most Afford to Buy Gifts This Year
Unsurprisingly, 15 of the top 20 most economically advantaged metros are located on the East and West Coasts
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How Diversity Leads to Economic Growth
A new study suggests that countries with high levels of diversity are better able to adapt new technologies and ideas
