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1. Revitalizing the Legacy Cities of Upstate New York

Publication Date:
01-2013
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
American Assembly at Columbia University
Abstract:
Upstate legacy cities, once vibrant hubs for business and industry, education, culture, and community life, face daunting challenges as they strive to reposition themselves for an economy fueled not by the industrial manufacturing needs of past generations but increasingly by technological advancements, highly educated workers, global markets, and a spirit of innovation.
Topic:
Development, Economics, Globalization, Governance, and Urbanization
Political Geography:
United States and New York

2. Reinventing America's Legacy Cities: Strategies for Cities Losing Population

Publication Date:
04-2011
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
American Assembly at Columbia University
Abstract:
The global knowledge economy favors cities because their density and infrastructure support the knowledge spillovers and innovation that flow from concentrated economic activity. Increasing demand for energy efficiency, too, favors the proximity and walkability found in cities' dense urban development patterns. Perhaps most importantly, cities continue to offer a unique opportunity for living well together in dense, dynamic communities where diversity and democracy flourish. In the United States people continue to move to metropolitan areas and before the Great Recession were increasingly returning to central cities, a trend expected to continue as the economy rebounds.
Topic:
Development, Economics, Markets, Governance, and Urbanization
Political Geography:
United States