By James E. Spiotto This is Part 4 in a 4-part article series on the Post-Fiscal Crisis State and the next fiscal crisis considerations. The information and charts come from a presentation given at the Government Finance Research Center's conference entitled "Ready or...
Economic Development – General Sites
Newark’s Economic Revival – Interview with Lyneir Richardson, CEO, Brick City Development
After years of disinvestment and deterioration, Newark is rebuilding its economy – and it’s coming back stronger than ever.
MuniNet Medley: Timely Points of Interest from the Editor’s Desk
Chicago passes budget, EMMA adds credit ratings, Detroit looks at charter school options, Lodi keeps city control of water plant, New York business trends, Small Business Saturday
Post-Disaster Economic Development Strategies Help Rebuild Communities
How federal, state and local agencies can join forces to help rebuild towns
Food for Thought: Closing the Gap in Supermarket Access
Many low- and moderate-income residents lack access to local supermarkets
Case Study: Bringing Jobs to a Redeveloped Downtown
Village of Skokie builds a sophisticated urban center to compete for higher paying jobs
Educational Attainment Statistics Reveal Regional Differences
Which states and metro areas carry the largest percentage of college-educated residents?
Massachusetts Tops Technology and Science Index
Index ranks which states’ economies benefit most from
knowledge-based assets
Sewer System Could Fund Scholarships for Akron Students
Akron is considering leasing its sewer system to raise money for a scholarship fund for local graduates
Packers’ Lambeau Field Boosts Green Bay Economy
While the economic impact of most stadiums and sporting events is unimpressive, this relatively small Wisconsin city enjoys many benefits from Lambeau Field and the Green Bay Packers.