What Biden’s lack of support for the Green New Deal means for cities
His $2trn plan may be less ambitious, but Democratic House and Senate majorities may help lead to real progress on climate.
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Jobs
Inside Tulsa’s forward-thinking talent attraction game
As work-from-home becomes the norm, remote workers are flocking to smaller US cities that aim to attract people rather than entire companies.
US cities rein in food delivery apps on behalf of embattled restaurants
Cities across the US have passed emergency measures to cap fees that apps like Grubhub and DoorDash charge restaurants. Those moves so far only scratch the surface of a more entrenched conflict.
Explore industry-specific employment trends for US metros
City Monitor's new interactive tool allows you to compare sector-based employment within a single US metro area over time.
From west to east – the new tech entrepreneur’s journey
Start-ups and business owners are moving east, particularly to the UAE and its tech-savvy capital, Abu Dhabi.
How ADGM makes doing business in Abu Dhabi easy
A conversation with Juma Al Hameli, senior executive director for strategy and business development at ADGM.
Investor Insights: How to raise capital and create value with Mubadala Investment Co
A conversation with Meera Sultan Al Suwaidi, head of value creation at Mubadala Capital.
Start-up Insights: Mentoring start-ups helps them expand
A conversation with Salma Kayali, assistant VP for strategy and innovation at Aldar.
Unemployment hit large US cities hard, but they may have advantages in recovery
An analysis shows the largest US metro areas have been slower to recover the jobs they've lost since March.
Reclaiming the streets: Johannesburg’s informal recycling system
Thanks to the efforts of these low-wage workers, South Africa recycles 80% of its post-consumer goods, compared with 31% in Europe.
The Covid-19 pandemic has complicated the UK’s north-south divide
An analysis of economic data shows unemployment rose first in northern cities, then surged in better-off southern ones. There’s no one-size-fits-all explanation why some have suffered more than others.
Take the survey: Are you considering relocating in 2021?
We'd like to know more about how the events of this year may have changed your ideas about where you want to live. Please take City Monitor's Intent to Move survey.
Start-up insights: How Techstars’ accelerator programme is changing the world
The company has made a name for itself because of a prescient ability to choose and mentor successful start-ups.
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