Economic Strategy

A collection of blog posts on themes of economic development strategy.

Future Focused: Embracing the Silver Wave, Transforming Challenges into Opportunities in an Aging America

US population aged 65+ to double by 2060, requiring a comprehensive approach to housing, healthcare & community engagement.

Leaders Look to Capture Emerging Autonomous Vehicle Industry Opportunity

On a recent trip to Phoenix, Chris Worley, Director at Fourth Economy, met with legislators looking to expand autonomous vehicles (AVs).

In Conversation with Ruth Whittaker, Director of Civic Innovation Policy at Chamber of Progress

Ruth Whittaker leads policy efforts on workforce, delivery, autonomous vehicles, the sharing economy, and telemedicine issues...

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to Launch ‘Trails to Innovation’ Project with $30.5M Award from Lilly Endowment

Fourth Economy helped secure funding for our client, the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, by leading grant proposal development for...

Brookhaven’s Vision for 2044: Committing to Smart Growth

Fourth Economy's insights will guide Brookhaven's growth for the next decade.

Towards Progress: Steer and Fourth Economy report on the future of transportation and technology

Fourth Economy and Steer conducted two studies for Chamber of Progress that shed light on the future of transportation and its economic...

Emerging Sectors: Four Steps to Creating Ocean Technology Intelligence for Regional Impact

Fourth Economy supported the successful designation of Ocean Tech Hub as part of the EDA’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs.

North America’s World Cup Sprint Begins

With 14 cities hosting throughout the United States, this year’s Copa America is equal parts competition and trial-run. The big event...

Inspiring Case Studies from Four Communities Using Data for Community Transformation

Insights to action: how to translate analysis into action by sharing successful examples of how quantitative data has transformed...

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...

Turning the Tables: Using Human-Centered Design to Explore Remote Work

Members of the Fourth Economy team brainstorm pros and cons of remote work. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Fourth Economy has transitioned...

Georgia's Economic Moment

The state of Georgia is one of the country’s largest economic development success stories since the turn of the century. The state has...