by Ellen D. Harpel | Mar 20, 2019 | Incentive programs
Smart Incentives talked with city leaders about specific steps to connect their incentive programs to equitable economic development goals during a webinar offered with the National League of Cities for the Equitable Economic Development (EED) Fellowship...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 29, 2018 | Integrated housing and economic development
Housing is becoming a greater priority for economic development organizations because they are highly focused on talent. Economic development leaders need to care about the factors that affect where individuals working in high-demand occupations at all skill levels...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Jun 27, 2018 | Integrated housing and economic development
I had the pleasure of participating in an all-star panel at the annual meeting of the American Planning Association Maryland Chapter to talk about integrated strategies to facilitate inclusive economic development. Ryan Price of Lisa Sturtevant & Associates kicked...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Mar 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
A new report from the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings considers how incentives offered in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City and San Diego align with the Brookings framework for inclusive economic development. The authors examine incentive transactions...
by Ellen D. Harpel | Feb 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Smart Incentives and Good Jobs First both presented their ideas this week on how cities can better utilize incentives to achieve equitable economic outcomes at a webinar hosted by the National League of Cities, Urban Land Institute and Policy Link for cities...
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