The myth of the dormitory town
Places assumed to have weak local economies, hollowed-out by a workforce commuting elsewhere, may instead be thriving
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Can cities outsmart the robots?
As robots take over the world of work, this report investigates the types of skills that humans will increasingly need to succeed in the future.
City Talks: Amy Goldstein on the story of Janesville and its response to economic shock
In this episode of City Talks, Andrew Carter is joined by Amy Goldstein, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at The Washington Post and author of the widely-acclaimed book Janesville: An...
Fast food cities
Which places have the most fast food outlets – and what does this tell us about the amenities they offer?
Which city has the best chance of becoming the new home of Channel 4?
Several cities have opened their doors to the new Channel 4 HQ, but do they meet the broadcaster’s key criteria?
What can the 2008 crash teach us about life after Brexit?
Last week marked the half-way point in the two-year time limit for Brexit negotiations under Article 50. While there is now a transition deal in place to avoid a cliff-edge exit next year, there...
Three ways to make the apprenticeship system work better for both apprentices and businesses
The Government needs to give cities and businesses more flexibility over apprenticeships to improve take-up and efficiency in the system.
Three lessons for UK cities from Janesville
The impact of the US city’s car-plant closure highlights important policy issues for UK cities
Funding and financing inclusive growth in cities
How cities can unlock more investment for inclusive growth policies
Six ideas for the metro mayors from our case study library
Tips to help the metro mayors tackle the big issues in their city regions, including housing, congestion, and unemployment