Features

National Spotlight: What smart cities can learn from Denver

Eric Peterson Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Fueled by collaboration, the Mile High City is investing in transit-oriented development while also preserving its historic neighborhoods. Denver has gained 50,000 new residents in the past four years, outpacing its suburbs and most other metro areas.

City Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Parks & Public Space, Retail, Sustainability, The Arts, Transportation

National spotlight: Alleyways become pathways to urban revitalization

Eric Peterson Tuesday, April 22, 2014

From D.C. to Seattle, alleys are being reinvented as people-friendly spaces. Often perceived as dirty and dangerous, alleys are moving beyond garbage and garages to become havens for pedestrians, public art and small business.

City Planning, Community Development, Design, Economic Development, Parks & Public Space, Real Estate, Restaurants, Retail, Sustainability, The Arts, Transportation

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National spotlight: Tech hubs bloom far from Silicon Valley

Eric Peterson Tuesday, May 21, 2013

From Greenville, North Carolina to Baltimore, from Tampa to Denver to Cleveland to D.C., tech savvy, entrepreneurship, and investment are coming together to create bright clusters of digital innovation. It's truly time for the "rise of the rest."

Entrepreneurship, Technology