There’s a yawning chasm of neighborhood level economic distress across US metro areas. While about 1 in 6 US neighborhoods is classed as distressed, some metro areas have large concentrations of distress, while others have
A yawning chasm: Patterns of neighborhood distress in US metros Read Post »
After decades of lagging the nation, Oregon’s income now exceeds the national average. While some seem to think its a mystery: It’s not. It all about a flourishing Portland economy, especially in the central city
Oregon’s economic success: The triumph of the city Read Post »
A tech-centered vision of the future of the Pacific Northwest envisions creating a series of new urban centers 40 to 100 miles away from the region’s current largest cities—Seattle, Vancouver and Portland. The answer to
Alexa: What is Cascadia Vision 2050? Read Post »
Editor’s Note: Darrene Hackler is a consultant and a senior advisor with Smart Incentives. Darrene brings economic development expertise in economic equity and inclusive growth, entrepreneurship and small business, and innovation. She helps policy makers,
A new framework for equitable economic development Read Post »
by Garlynn Woodsong Editor’s note:City Observatory is pleased to publish this commentary by Garlynn Woodsong. Garlynn is the Managing Director of the planning consultancy Woodsong Associates, and has more than 20 years of experience in
A regional green new deal for Portland Read Post »
By Mike McGinn and Joe Cortright Editor’s Note: We’re pleased to publish this commentary jointly authored by former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and City Observatory’s Joe Cortright.  Mike McGinn served as Mayor of Seattle from 2010
The convention business is cratering, and cities are getting stuck with the bill Read Post »
