Reinventing Cities
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Much of America’s economic prosperity and success resides in its metropolitan areas. Not surprisingly, Silicon Valley and San Francisco, Austin, and Seattle are the places that house tech powerhouses, attract top young talent, and offer high wages. Towns and cities that offer jobs and lifestyle amenities with room to grow (think: Fort Collins, CO, Raleigh, NC, and Mesa, AZ) are seeing unprecedented growth in opportunity and attraction. In the face of changing economic drivers, how do the country’s traditional cities reinvigorate? What’s the secret to attract talent? How can cities build economic infrastructure that drives growth?
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