City & Local

Economic Impact

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Lehigh University campus and Lehigh Valley skyline at dusk, symbolizing economic growth and community integration.
Business Spotlights

Lehigh University boosts Lehigh Valley impact in 2026

In FY 2023–24, Lehigh University injected an astonishing $376.

Marco Alvarez·May 29, 2026
Diverse citizens engaged in a productive town hall meeting discussing local government issues and community development.
Community

Local Government Operations and Citizen Participation

Community opposition to local projects, often driven by a vocal few, has cost America over $1 trillion annually in the past decade.

Derek Molina·May 29, 2026
Santa Monica pier at sunset, symbolizing the vibrant tourism industry and its impact on local neighborhoods.
Community

Santa Monica's Tourism Boom Threatens Neighborhoods, But a Solution Exists.

Despite generating an estimated $917 million in annual spending for its local economy, Santa Monica faces a projected structural General Fund operating deficit of $29.

Derek Molina·May 20, 2026
A beautifully restored historic building stands in contrast to modern city architecture, symbolizing the importance of preservation.
Neighborhoods

What are the benefits and challenges of historic preservation?

Only about 40 of the original 540 structures remain in Houston's Freedmen's Town district, a stark reminder of what proactive preservation prevents, according to Kinder .

Aaron Blake·May 15, 2026