The Economics of Place: The Value of Building Communities Around People

Placemaking is grown-up economic development, making the discussion timely and important. The Economics of Place is an essential read, as communities large and small across the country struggle to maintain fiscal stability and reinvent themselves for the 21st century. Especially as it relates to Michigan, urbanists, researchers, practioners, and entrepreneurs share their stories, research and own unique perspectives on the importance of place and its vital role as an economic growth strategy.