The Rise of Majority-Black Cities, Opportunity Industries in California, and More

February 28, 2019

The rise of black-majority cities

David Harshbarger and Andre Perry explore the migration patterns between and within cities since 1970 that have shaped America’s black-majority cities, and highlight the immense value they provide to the nation as a whole.

Advancing opportunity in California’s Inland Empire

Chad Shearer, Isha Shah, and Marek Gootman

A new report by Chad Shearer, Isha Shah, and Marek Gootman examines the occupations and industries in California’s Inland Empire that provide access to good jobs with stable middle-class wages and benefits.

Innovation districts and their dilemmas with place

Julie Wagner

While innovation districts continue to rise globally, it is difficult to find a consistent quality of physical place across most districts. Julie Wagner explains several place-based dilemmas that need to be addressed for innovation districts to truly thrive.

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The rise of black-majority cities

Advancing opportunity in California’s Inland Empire

Innovation districts and their dilemmas with place

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