The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Special Report on the city's urgent need for talent adds fuel to the Talent Dividend fire.  As the article points out the Milwaukee region as a whole has an average college attainment rate when compared to the largest 50 metropolitan regions, however…

This great video features our colleague and Senior Advisor Joe Cortright who recently spoke with leaders in Akron about ‘Attracting Talent Through the Development of Vibrant Urban Centers’.

Speaking as part of the Urban Innovators Speaker Series, Joe shared his insights on the ongoing transformation…

That's the cover headline on a recent issue of Azure.  Inside, reporter Nelda Rodger asks, "Is a great city one that is thrilling to live in, or one where you never have to lock your bike?  Where buildings are tourist attractions, or where everyone rides public transit?  Can a…

Inspired by the work of CEOs for Cities and Joe Cortright on City Vitals, this report just released provides a check on the vital signs of Australia’s major cities.  Comparative Capitals compares how each of the cities are faring in attracting and keeping young, educated and creative workers;…

Suburban Nation co-author and former NEA Design Director Jeff Speck talks about how to achieve the Green Dividend at a recent meeting of CEOs for Cities network partners.  Jeff is an urban planner based in D.C.