NYUSPS UrbanLabScale, Flexibility, Partnerships, Identity: How Cities Become Centers for InnovationIncreasingly, entrepreneurs and other professionals are gravitating toward small and mid-sized cities, and the quality of life they…Nov 1, 2018Nov 1, 2018
NYUSPS UrbanLabJersey City Rising: A Tech Hub in the MakingOver the past decade Jersey City has morphed, undergoing a transformation into an emerging hub for tech and economic growth. The city…Oct 23, 20182Oct 23, 20182
NYUSPS UrbanLabHow U.S. Cities Can Maintain Their Startup EdgeDespite global leaders like New York and San Francisco, the future of tech startup enterprise and capital in the United States is…Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018
NYUSPS UrbanLabRevisiting Inclusive ProsperityThough traditional developers and policymakers have long viewed inequality as a byproduct of economic development, the tide is now…Sep 25, 2018Sep 25, 2018
NYUSPS UrbanLabTechnology for Urban CitizensWhile today’s cities attract rising shares of innovation, they are surprisingly slow to adopt new technology. As universities and startups…Jul 25, 2018Jul 25, 2018
NYUSPS UrbanLabHow Tourism Can Build More Inclusive CitiesTourism has left an indelible mark on the global economy. Today, the tourism industry represents nearly 10 percent of the world’s GDP ($7…Jul 23, 2018Jul 23, 2018
NYUSPS UrbanLabThese Cities Don’t Regret Their Amazon BidThe bidding war for Amazon’s second North American headquarters has been shrouded in commotion and controversy. Since announcing their RFP…Jun 12, 2018Jun 12, 2018
NYUSPS UrbanLabHow to Brand Your City Without Copying AnotherWhen it comes to developing a city brand, it’s tempting to look to other areas for examples. But, according to Laura Sellors, a partner at…Jun 6, 2018Jun 6, 2018
NYUSPS UrbanLabIn Mexico, Monterrey Is Taking the Reins on DevelopmentIn 2013, Mexico witnessed the collapse of three of its largest housing developers. Five years later, the nation has seen a boom in…Jun 5, 2018Jun 5, 2018
NYUSPS UrbanLabLessons Learned from Developing Downtown DetroitIn the wake of deindustrialization, Detroit saw its population, wages, and share of local businesses decline. At the same time, the city’s…May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
