What Economic Developers can Learn (and Learn to Avoid) from the Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics, is a lesson in sustainable and resilient planning, phased investments, and equitable development.
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Economic Resilience & Recovery
A collection of blog posts on themes of economic sustainability, recovery, and resilience.
The Economic Impact of Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
Last year, more than 510 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced in state legislatures across the U.S. – more than the previous three years...
A Historic Inflection Point
A landmark $100 billion investment by Micron Technology in Central New York is set to redefine the region’s economic landscape.
What We're Reading: The Great Displacement
In the coming years, millions of Americans will be displaced due to climate change. Extreme weather events mixed with an underfunded...
What If We Fly?: Innovative Ideas from the 2024 Just Economy Conference
The Just Economy conference is hosted annually by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and is a dedicated space for
Energy Funding Finder to Reduce Pollution, Lower Bills, and Encourage Adoption of Clean, Efficient Technologies
We partnered with PA DEP to develop the Energy Funding and Assistance Finder to help communities identify resources for energy projects.
Fourth Economy in the News: April 2024 Roundup
From supporting the growth of the outdoor and cultural economy, to reimagining downtowns and a driverless future, Fourth Economy helps...
Celebrating Women's History Month at Fourth Economy
In honor of Women’s History Month, Fourth Economy is celebrating the women who have uplifted and inspired members of our team. We hope...
Exploring America's Best: A Year in Place-Making Review
Traveling across the country this past year, I've witnessed firsthand how cities and towns creatively shape their identities. From South...
Three Themes from the 2023 CDFA National Development Finance Summit
The 2023 CDFA National Development Finance Summit highlighted the work of economic and community developers nationwide who are financing...
City of (Falling) Bridges
My hometown, Pittsburgh, has become a joke of sorts. It began when a bus fell into a sinkhole in the middle of downtown, and it got worse...
The ROI of Placemaking
Placemaking is a powerful concept that has been transforming cities and communities worldwide. It goes beyond traditional urban planning...
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