Cities of Opportunity
New York City is faring well in comparison to other global capitals following the economic downturn of 2008, according to this annual report on what makes cities thrive by the Partnership for New York City and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The report analyzes how twenty-one global cities perform as centers of business opportunity, according to 58 variables in 10 indicator areas. New York City holds the top spot in two categories and ranks in the top 6 cities in 8 of the ten categories. READ REPORT »
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Cities of Opportunity
New York City is faring well in comparison to other global capitals following the economic downturn of 2008, according to this annual report on what makes cities thrive by the Partnership for New York City and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The report analyzes how twenty-one global cities perform as centers of business opportunity, according to 58 variables in 10 indicator areas. New York City holds the top spot in two categories and ranks in the top 6 cities in 8 of the ten categories. READ REPORT »
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Grounded: The High Cost of Air Traffic Congestion
The annual cost of flight delays caused by air traffic congestion at the New York Region’s three major airports were responsible for more than $2.6 billion in losses to the regional economy in 2008, and – if no action is taken – will total a staggering $79 billion over the eighteen year span between 2008 and 2025, according to this report by the Partnership for New York City. READ REPORT »
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AT Kearney Report: Delivering on the Promise of New York State
This report suggests a strategy for capitalizing on New York’s rich and diverse assets to encourage the growth of an innovation economy, statewide and within every region. It proposes that the best way to execute this strategy is to focus on the distinctive assets of each region – educational and research institutions, established and prospective employers, natural and human resources – and connect them together into a statewide, high technology-enabled commercial infrastructure. READ REPORT »
