Austin, Texas, Works on Prototype for Communities Competing in a Global Marketplace

For Austin, taking the economy to the next level means a core focus on equity-based outcomes through a quality built environment and creative workforce.

In order to thrive, cities must strengthen untapped and underutilized assets and deliberately rectify disparities by race, place and income.

Inclusive growth requires strong market fundamentals that are matched with data-driven, networked and diverse civic leadership.

by Christiana McFarland, National League of Cities

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