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Local Economies (UK): Bristol to launch world-first ‘clean power hub’ for festivals and film crews
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Steven Morris Date published: 2025-11-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Artists including Billie Eilish and Neil Young and festivals across the world have taken action to make their concerts more...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 199: How Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Can Transform Local Economies with Martin Vanags
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Cities & Communities | Brookings: California’s road to climate progress, Part 3
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] This report series aims to answer a central question: Even with multiple laws and focused rulemaking, why has California...
Bloomberg CityLab: Newark Airport Revamp Hinges on $45 Billion Port Authority Plan
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Aashna Shah Date published: 2025-11-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Newark Liberty International Airport is expected to get a major facelift as part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s...
Combined Authorities (England): Manchester celebrates national award for unlocking regional growth through lifelong learning
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Get the Nation Learning Awards have recognised Manchester City Council with their ‘Regional Growth Award’ for its success...
Supercool Ltd: In Search of the Scottish economy’s ‘low-hanging fruit’: IPPR Scotland responds to the Muscatelli report
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Sukhada Tatke Date published: 2025-11-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] On Monday I was fortunate enough to attend the launch of the report ‘Regional Economic Development in Scotland’ prepared by Professor...
Local Economies (UK): Morgan Sindall starts £100m Manchester labs
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: The Construction Index Date published: 2025-11-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The ceremonial ground breaking photocallPlus Ultra Manchester is a purpose-built development providing 217,000 sq ft of...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Cop 30: cities take centre stage
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-11-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Cop 30: cities take centre stageThe Cop30 Presidency reaffirmed the need to place cities at the centre of climate...
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟯 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 (𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝘅 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺)
Welcome to the first ED Unpacked Youtube video. This video series will provide deep dives, thought leadership, and challenge conventional wisdom in local and regional economic development.I've reviewed hundreds of economic development strategies over 30 years and been...