Challenge In 2018, Brownsville was the largest US city in the Rio Grande Valley and a rapidly growing, bi-national region with more than 2.5 million residents. The community was in the midst of an unprecedented convergence of major investment projects from both the private sector (such as SpaceX’s new Boca […]
Challenge Georgetown, Texas, has been one of the nation’s fastest-growing communities in recent years. Notably, Georgetown experienced more than 100 years of prosperity which was largely independent of the Austin metropolitan area’s expansion. Assets like Southwestern University, one of the state’s oldest higher education institutions, and a nationally recognized Beaux-Arts
Challenge Incorporated in 1914 in what is now the heart of the Dallas metroplex, Irving, Texas, has experienced remarkable growth over the last five decades. From Las Colinas, which pioneered the master-planned community model, to the bustling Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Irving’s forward-thinking development and successful attraction of global
Challenge Advantageously positioned in the Texas Triangle (the megaregion consisting of Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin) and served by a regional airport, College Station is a commercial hub with deep retail density. Intellectual capital is equally robust, including Texas A&M University’s (Texas A&M) flagship campus, Texas A&M—RELLIS, Blinn
Challenge Alexandria, Virginia, is defined by its rich history, distinctive character, and a symbiotic relationship with the federal government. While its proximity to Washington, DC, and a highly educated workforce have fueled a thriving economy, the City now faces a pivotal moment of uncertainty. Housing has become increasingly unaffordable, and
Challenge Clovis, New Mexico, is fortunate to have an array of economic advantages that have helped the community weather the Great Recession (2007–2009) and the COVID-19-induced recession. These advantages include a robust agricultural sector, Cannon Air Force Base (Cannon AFB), strong manufacturing employers, and an abundance of cultural assets. While
Challenge Led by the Cities of Nixa and Ozark, Christian County grew almost 43 percent between 2000 and 2010, outpacing the rest of the region. Excellent education opportunities, good value housing, and high quality of life made North Christian County a destination for young families in the Springfield metropolitan area.
Challenge Known as the Crossroads of America, the Central Indiana region—Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, and Morgan Counties—has a wealth of assets. Home to Indianapolis, the 15th largest city in the US, the region has a long history as the sports capital of America. Events like the Indy
Challenge Frederick County is at a historic inflection point. As the fastest-growing county in Maryland, it has evolved from an agricultural and manufacturing base into a premier national hub for life sciences and advanced technology. Anchored by innovative institutions like Fort Detrick and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research,
Challenge The Northern Virginia portion of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area boasts one of the nation’s most highly educated talent pools, giving communities like Prince William County (PWC) an important edge in site selection. Yet, PWC is also faced with challenges including the wide-ranging workforce needs of its employer base
