tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post1228951578214388791..comments2023-10-27T03:16:03.213-04:00Comments on Burgh Diaspora: Great Recession GeographyJim Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-79845071178545732682009-06-29T13:34:28.921-04:002009-06-29T13:34:28.921-04:00If your metro isn't an alpha or beta world cit...If your metro isn't an alpha or beta world city, then it's economic health is mostly dependent upon proximity to one.<br /><br />My brother interviewed for a job at UW-Madison. I was interested to hear that the school pitches is proximity to Chicago as a major selling point.<br /><br />Urban economic development is all about leveraging proximity and connectivity. At least, that's my latest hypothesis.Jim Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-37424195519403932612009-06-29T13:23:59.607-04:002009-06-29T13:23:59.607-04:00Maybe so. Maybe not. I live in Minneapolis, where...Maybe so. Maybe not. I live in Minneapolis, where the med tech sector is doing great. I think metropolitan success is tied mostly to a competitive mix of industries, a solid stable of universities and labor/talent, and a desirable and affordable lifestyle.Stephen Grosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704949337738506028noreply@blogger.com