Economic Growth
Richard Florida on the Importance of Place
Richard Florida, interviewed by blogger Dave Copeland, says that quality of place is going to be of growing importance in the coming era to keep cities vibrant and attracting talent and the "creative class."
MyCityWay Blog
Tracking Recovery in American Metros
This latest report from The Brookings Institution tracks economic recovery in 100 American metropolitan areas
The Brookings Institution
The Economic Forces Behind Urbanization
This podcast from The Guardian explores why cities have grown in population and what economic forces are behind this shift.
Guardian
The Transformation of the Great Plains States
Joel Kotkin reports that the from Dallas to Des Moines and Bismark, the urban areas of the Great Plains states has seen steady growth thanks to energy, agriculture and high-tech jobs.
New Geography
India's Transportation Infrastructure Not Keeping Up
Aging and under-maintained rail and transportation infrastructure in India could severely stifle the country's development, according to some critics.
The New York Times
High Speed Rail Spurring Economic Growth in China
A large-scale program of high speed rail projects is creating a huge economic impact in China. The fast timeline for these rail projects and the jobs they are creating have American officials looking on jealously.
The New York Times
Can Charlotte Overtake Atlanta as Powerhouse of the South?
Atlanta is seen by many as the economic powerhouse of the South. But some say Charlotte's progress in providing transit and reducing traffic may begin to tip the scales.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Unsustainable Humanity
Bill Rees, creator of the ecological footprint concept, warns that economic growth needs to slow down greatly if we want to maintain a civilized life on Earth.
Vancouver Magazine





















