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Strategic economic development is on its way in the CRV! Thanks to Evan Zislis, Alicia Gresley, and many others for their efforts to get this going.

James Palmer 'The Case for the East - unlocking Cambridge’s growth potential can benefit the region - If there were an independent economic review for the east, as there has been in the north and the midlands, I believe the case for Cambridge would be even stronger. A policy for polycentric growth, connecting cities, towns and villages in the region to the great university would provide the framework for accelerating this growth potential, and distributing the economic benefits more equitably across the region.' https://lnkd.in/dPzpqcXM

Here you can dive into the second part of the article about the current research project at Nøha - Not only human architecture. We explore innovative solutions to housing challenges in European cities. It's a must-read for anyone interested in urban innovation, from reusing underused spaces to pioneering new ownership models. Take a look and join the conversation!  #UrbanDevelopment #Innovation #HousingSolutions #EconomyofIdeas

🔍 Curious about the decline of small multiunit housing in Chicago? Delve into the recently published scholarly article authored by researchers from Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) at DePaul University: Sarah Duda, Geoff Smith, and Yiwen Jiao.   🏠 This comprehensive study dissects the multifaceted influences of gentrification and disinvestment driving this notable trend. Engage with the in-depth analysis and nuanced insights provided within the article to grasp the intricate interplay of socio-economic forces shaping urban housing landscapes.   Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqtMfCc7

Check out this insightful article featuring Randall Malik, the City of Leander's Director of Economic Development and Treasurer of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership! He discusses the city’s full-service community vision and how development trends are shaping the city’s future. Learn about the exciting direction Leander is heading and what future growth could look like.

The sort of spark you need to release the creative energy and resources available.

Here I review the book Belt and Road City--I find the proposition to bring urban studies/geopolitics IR together especially welcome, although could have benefitted from more on the ground reporting

Illinois: United by Diversity, Divided by Perspectives Chicago's rise as a global city is a masterclass in leveraging geography and infrastructure. But its dominance also highlights the urban-rural divide in Illinois. 🌆🌽 Explore how history, economics, and culture shaped this dynamic in our latest blog post. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gY_9YMvy

The 'What next for fiscal devolution' discussion hosted by Centre for Cities yesterday had a healthy discussion and debate about how we devolve and to what end. Some of my key takeaways: 1. Devolution is very likely good for growth, but it will not necessarily lead to levelling up or redistribution (and we need more and better international research on this). If we look at devo as part of the tools for local growth, we cannot lose sight of the additional tools required to support lagging places and reduce inequality -- national, regional and local. 2. The debate continues to be focussed on a bespoke devolution approach, rather than standardised approach across the country. Devo needs to recognise that different places start from different positions economically, fiscally, and institutionally. This is a more targeted approach, but it is a messier one too. We need to learn as we go to see if that approach continues to be appropriate or if we need to find more standardised powers for local places, especially if we are talking about places outside mayoral combined authorities. 3. The dynamic between central and local government has matured in some places to progress devolution (e.g., Greater Manchester), but that relationship is more nascent in other places which may have less of a cohesive identity at a wider geography. To get more devo, both sides have to work on investing in a positive working relationship and understanding each other. There's a lot of trust required in devolution. Many of these issues were touched on in my chapter on prospects for devolution in small and medium cities in England (2016): https://lnkd.in/exVW7Qaz I'm looking forward to progressing the discussion and debate about how we can support local government to take decisions that are better for their place and communities.

𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐏 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐀𝐄𝐃𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐀 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲. Like much of the world, the LA region has witnessed a tumultuous few years. As Covid-19 and inflation fade into the distant past, old and persistent challenges reemerge taking center stage. How the Los Angeles region collectively addresses its challenges— and positions itself to take advantage of the opportunities that arise from them—will shape the trajectory, equity and resilience of the regional economy into the future. Long Beach is excited for the future and LBEP is helping to lead the way as we work with our partners to tackle these challenges and as we continue to Grow Long Beach Together. You can view the full LAEDC Economic Forecast here: https://lnkd.in/gnrEibFs #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #cityoflongbeach  #economicdevelopment #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #newyear2024 #portoflongbeach #MayorRichardson #Impact #Access #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Randal Hernandez Ryan Altoon Stephen Cheung Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Sonya Blake The Valley Economic Alliance San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership Quentin Strode Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) Jey Wagner, Ed.D. Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)