https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTqDF37A7RI
In cities across the US, governments use an array of policies to boost their local economies and promote growth and innovation. Economic developers frequentl

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/public-sector/future-of-cities.html
World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on the Future of Cities has included increasing green canopy cover in its top ten list of urban planning initiatives. 4. How to ensure successful implementation. Understand sustainability drivers and societal targets. Promote equal, fair and integrated urban planning.

https://www.weforum.org/communities/gfc-on-the-future-of-cities/
Council Description. Cities are the engine of the global economy and home to a growing majority of the world's population. In the face of increasing global challenges, from inequality to climate change, how can cities advance and inform more inclusive and sustainable models of urban development? The Global Future Council on Cities 2023-2024

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/10/cities-in-2035/
Three cities are expected to be in the U.S.—. New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The Big Apple's forecasted $2.5 trillion GDPlikely stems from its strong banking and finance sectors. Top 10 cities projected by GDP. Four cities will be found in China, while London, Paris, and Tokyo are set to round out the last three.

https://www.juliusbaer.com/en/insights/future-insights/future-cities/future-cities-the-economic-impact-and-their-influence-on-society/
Economic powerhouses. Cities are much more densely populated than the countryside, which means that people living in urban areas use less land per capita. ... which has the potential to make cities fit for the future, becoming ever smarter as data-driven solutions are implemented in the planning process and data-based decisions are taken

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insights/unlocking-the-future-the-keys-to-making-cities-great
1. Achieve smart growth. All cities need economic growth for their residents to earn a livelihood and enjoy a good quality of life. Smart growth is about finding the best way to do that sustainably. Good economic strategy attracts investment. Great strategy identifies and attracts the best growth prospects.

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/thriving-amid-turbulence-imagining-the-cities-of-the-future
Successful cities of the future will present vibrant, fluid, and flexible ecosystems along the lines of the "live, work, and play" paradigm, building on new opportunities while mitigating risks and challenges. The best cities of the future will likely have the following characteristics (Exhibit 6):

https://impact.economist.com/perspectives/infrastructure-cities/new-urbanism-building-more-liveable-and-resilient-cities
On January 16th Economist Impact assembled experts on urban planning and development, policymaking and social science for a panel discussion on the future of cities. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), more than 55% of the global population already lives in cities. That proportion is projected to grow

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2017/04/19/three-roles-cities-play-in-building-a-sustainable-future
Cities, where over 80% of global GDP is generated, play three roles in global development: They are the drivers of economic growth, anchors of development in a shifting global landscape, and matchmakers that connect people to jobs. By 2050, 66 out of 100 people in the world will live in cities.

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/growing-cities-that-work-for-all-a-capability-based-approach-to-regional-economic-competitiveness/
To chart a growth strategy, industrial development efforts should consider both the ability of a city to host an industry, as well as the strategic value of that industry. Prepare for industrial

https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/smart-cities-and-economic-development-what-to-consider/
The development of smart cities involves a wide scope of technology, everything from renewable energy, green buildings and smart grids to traffic management, urban security and medical technology. Beneath the giant Christ the Redeemer statue that towers over the City, the "Centro De Operacoes Prefeitura Do Rio," [Rio Operations Center

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/to-build-cities-fit-for-the-future-we-need-to-work-together/
Research from 100 Resilient Citieshas estimated that the total area of cities is expected to double by 2070. In the developed world, much of the civil infrastructure is ageing and no longer fit for purpose, while in the developing world, it is often missing entirely. The World Economic Forum has estimated that the globe will face a $15 trillion

https://innovationmatters.economist.com/the-future-of-cities
Produced by. The future of cities. Cities may occupy just 2 per cent of the earth's land surface, but they are home to more than half of the world's population and generate 80 per cent of all economic output. And their dominance is growing: by 2045, an extra 2 billion people will live in urban areas. At Pictet, we think it will put pressure

https://www.oecd.org/regional/smart-cities.htm
The OECD's Programme on "Smart Cities and Inclusive Growth" aims to: redefine the concept of smart cities around the contribution of digital innovation to better lives for all people; measure how smart cities perform and ultimately deliver well-being outcomes for citizens; and. guide local and national governments in their efforts to

https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/docs/default-source/publication/2023/the-future-of-cities.pdf?sfvrsn=a215ac7d_1
High C&C indexed cities also enjoy more jobs and human capital than other European cities: in 2017, per capita, they had 19% more jobs, 8% more young people (20-34) and 73% more students in higher education2. Indeed, governments are deploying culture to boost economic regeneration, including a series of productive municipal projects, as

https://sdgs.un.org/publications/sustainable-cities-building-cities-future-17424
Cities occupy just 2% of the Earth's land, but account for over 70% of both energy consumption and carbon emissions. However, cities present the world's population with the best chance of reducing our ecological footprint. Urban areas are uniquely positioned to lead the greening of the global economy through improvements in transport, energy

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/to-create-economic-opportunities-cities-must-confront-their-past-and-look-to-the-future/
That's because Washington, D.C., has made clear that building an inclusive economy is not a top priority. Health care and other supports for low-income, working families are on the chopping block.

https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/sustainable-architecture/a9011-cities-of-the-future-technology-sustainable-architecture-and-planning/
Cities of the Future: Technology, Sustainable Architecture and Planning. Cities have become the core of social and economic development in a continuously and rapidly urbanising world. With more than 50% of the entire population currently residing in urban areas, it is predicted that the number will continue to rise, which necessitates the potential for growth in terms of sustainable development.

https://cbcny.org/research/building-crisis
The good news is that New York would stand to benefit the most of any American city from increasing housing supply. 35 New York City's gross city product (GCP) in 2022 was $1.1 trillion, or 4.9 percent of national GDP. 36 The Regional Plan Association estimates that the increase in population resulting from closing the New York region's

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/26/travel/the-worlds-most-liveable-cities-for-2024/index.html
9. Osaka, Japan: The Japanese city, which came in 10th place last year, rose to ninth place on the 2024 ranking of the world's most liveable cities.

https://blountindustry.com/our-region/sites-and-buildings/pellissippi-place/
Where Tradition Meets Innovation. Pellissippi Place is a mixed-use community in East Tennessee with a business focus on technology research and development and commercialization. It is a collaborative effort of four local governments that seek to further research and development innovations in the Oak Ridge Technology Corridor.

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/future-cities-challenges-reimagine-urban-landscapes/
This is the idea that every problem we have has a technological fix. An identifiable shift in how future cities are being conceived, designed and delivered concerns the people involved in these processes. This ranges from localised projects to global initiatives. For example, the Every One Every Dayproject in Barking and Dagenham in London aims

https://archive.org/details/mg_0866-State_of_the_City_2024_I_Economic_Vitality
Economic vitality and business development are key essential ingredients to any growing city. As the City of Palm Coast continues to grow, businesses like WATTCORE and Redefined Food are indicative of the wide range of business endeavors that are proud to call Palm Coast home.

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/06/11/global-economic-prospects-june-2024-press-release
But 80% of world population will experience slower growth than in pre-COVID decade. WASHINGTON, June 11, 2024— The global economy is expected to stabilize for the first time in three years in 2024—but at a level that is weak by recent historical standards, according to the World Bank's latest Global Economic Prospects report.. Global growth is projected to hold steady at 2.6% in 2024

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/development/2024/06/27/north-des-moines-city-hall-project-to-get-new-building-next-door-6th-avenue-corridor/73817731007/
But the project has since seen several delays, pushing the Iowa Economic Development Authority board to rescind a $200,000 tax credit after renovations weren't completed by the initial Dec. 31

https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-real-estate/2024/06/beyond-the-building-dallas-officials-talk-impact-of-convention-center-expansion/
The project is expected to result in a roughly $6 billion increase in direct development spending and to support 50,000 jobs. The project boasts 40 major conventions already confirmed—an

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pellissippi-place-opens-anchors-high-tech-future-of-knoxville-oak-ridge-innovation-valley-101838938.html
For more information about Pellissippi Place and the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley, contact Bryan Daniels, Blount Partnership, bdaniels@blountindustry.com, (865) 983-7715 or visit www

https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/economic-development/dc-office-is-in-a-category-5-hurricane-what-happens-when-the-dust-settles-124836
"A $2.5M tax abatement. That's like three new apartment buildings. That's nothing," Carr said. "We need, I don't know, $100M a year — which the city would probably choke on that, given

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/06/26/righting-the-path-increasing-sustainability-in-building-and-construction-to-benefit-businesses/
According to a March 2024 report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from building operations and construction soared to their highest points ever

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/i-team/the-fixer-how-a-developer-plans-to-revive-cincinnatis-biggest-empty-building-forest-fair-mall
The city of Forest Park is pushing back on a $140 million plan to replace Greater Cincinnati's biggest empty space with a grocery-anchored retail complex and 50 acres of speculative light