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Economic Security & Mobility Investing in Latino or Hispanic-owned businesses is a winning strategy to drive regional and national growth

Andre M. Perry, Manann Donoghoe

November 25, 2024

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China Bridges or battlegrounds? American cities in the US-China relationship

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ITHACA, NY - MAY 2019: Ithaca, the home of Cornell University, has a lively downtown with shopping and restaurants, including this pedestrianized street.

Placemaking How housing-insecure youth are redefining policy, planning, and engagement to address homelessness in Ithaca, New York

Lee Waldman

November 21, 2024

Downtown Austin TX from a drone. Aerial view of skyline in the distance with river and two bridges crossing in the forefront

Infrastructure How local leaders in Austin and beyond are using ‘infrastructure academies’ to address their workforce needs

Joseph W. Kane, Sarah Garza, Tamara Atkinson

November 14, 2024

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Jan Whittington Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro

Jonathan Rothwell

Jonathan Rothwell Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro @jtrothwell

Goger

Annelies Goger Fellow - Brookings Metro

Andre Perry

Andre M. Perry Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro, Director - Center for Community Uplift @andreperryedu

Lavea Brachman Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro @laveabrachman

Martha Ross

Martha Ross Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro @marthahross

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