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The Metropolitan Revolution
Book

The Metropolitan Revolution

How Cities and Metros Are Fixing Our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy

Brookings Institution Press, 2013 plus...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Innovative

Recommendation

Local government leaders now guide their area’s destinies. Instead of taking cues from federal and state governments, cities and metropolitan areas are charting their own course on a variety of initiatives and innovations. Bruce Katz and Jennifer Bradley of the Brookings Institution offer an insightful take on how metropolitan areas are enacting change and what they can do to advance that role. Their report curiously ignores the grittier political aspects of local government, such as graft and patronage. Still, getAbstract recommends this timely overview to businesses, local leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and all those seeking to make their city a better place to live.

Take-Aways

  • City leaders are tapping into their communities’ strengths to guide change.
  • Metropolitan areas are striving to wean themselves from federal and state government financial and strategic support.
  • New York’s vibrant technology corridor is the result of the collaborative, constituent-based approach of the nonprofit NYC Economic Development Corporation.

About the Authors

Brookings Institution Vice President Bruce Katz is the founding director of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, where Jennifer Bradley is a fellow.