Turning the Tables: Using Human-Centered Design to Explore Remote WorkMembers of the Fourth Economy team brainstorm pros and cons of remote work. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Fourth Economy has transitioned...
Georgia's Economic MomentThe state of Georgia is one of the country’s largest economic development success stories since the turn of the century. The state has...
Navigating the New Talent Landscape at the 2023 Young, Smart, & Local ConferenceA.I. generated image with the prompt, “Create an image to accompany a blog post entitled ‘talent is top of mind’” In this moment of...
Three Themes from the 2023 CDFA National Development Finance SummitThe 2023 CDFA National Development Finance Summit highlighted the work of economic and community developers nationwide who are financing...
Three Trends and Tools from the 2023 NADO Annual Training Conference“This is my first time in Cleveland” is a statement I often heard when meeting new people at the National Association of Development...
When $1 Million Isn’t $1 Million The Difference between Smart Capital and Simple Capital We can all agree that $1 million is a lot of money. You can do a lot with that...
(In)Equity in HomeownershipAbout four in ten Black households own their homes in the US compared to seven in ten for white households. Black homeownership has been...
In Conversation: An Interview with Phil Brooks of the University City Science CenterIn my exploration of innovation and community engagement, one name that consistently stands out is Phil Brooks, a visionary leader with...
The ROI of PlacemakingPlacemaking is a powerful concept that has been transforming cities and communities worldwide. It goes beyond traditional urban planning...