economic activity

Chicago Transit

Study: Loss of Public Transit in Chicago Would Have ‘Severe’ Mobility, Economic Consequences

The first-of-it’s kind study found that without public transit, Chicago would lose an estimated $35 billion in economic activity annually and the quality of life of residents, particularly women and low-income groups, would take a major hit.

June 10, 2024 - EurekAlert

Mansion

In U.S., Income Growth Dispersing to More Places

The country’s economic pie is sliced up differently now as growth in metropolitan areas involves either income or population increases—but not both.

March 9, 2020 - The New York Times

United States map

Mapping the Skill Sets Unique to Cities

The skills and location data of over 175 million LinkedIn members were mined to produce a map displaying the industries most common in major cities throughout the United States and Europe.

October 24, 2014 - LinkedIn Blog

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Planning for Universal Design

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