Work has been very different this past year for everyone. Take time out from your busy schedule this 4th of July weekend to catch up on some compelling articles and blog posts. Visit historic memorials to feel the patriotic drive or sunbathe on the beach with friends and family. Sip on some lemonade, lounge around, relax, and enjoy some thought-provoking and entertaining reads we have compiled:
Activities to do this Weekend:
There are several exhilarating activities to take part in this coming weekend! Whether it is observing fireworks from a safe distance, cheering on the parade or visiting museums, one can be enthralled easily this 4th of July by celebrating American independence in Philadelphia.
https://rove.me/to/philadelphia/4th-of-july, Rove.me
https://www.discoverphl.com/blog/celebrate-july-4th-in-philadelphia/, DiscoverPHL
ICYMI:
Last month we highlighted our work on economic development and how we have assisted clients in this practice areas. Innovative environmental sustainability ideas, economic development strategies with thoughtful insights with a data driven analytical approach, we provide a wide array of knowledge from a deep pool of experience to our clients to help them make the right choices.
Latest From Present Value:
Check out our most recent blog posts which shed light on economic development.
Broadband as an Economic Development Tool, ESI Director Rebecca DeJoseph, ESI Present Value
Trail Infrastructure’s Role in Equitable Economic Development, ESI Senior Vice President and Principal Gina Lavery, ESI Present Value
Reflecting on Juneteenth, ESI Senior Advisor Curtis J. Gregory, ESI Present Value
More Articles of Interest:
https://gcn.com/articles/2021/04/01/pandemic-accelerated-smart-cities.aspx, Stephanie Kanowitz, GCN
https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2021/06/25/the-pool-of-great-female-tennis-players-is-deeper-than-ever, The Economist
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/06/03/the-us-infrastructure-imperative-making-our-cities-smarter/?sh=2b92fe4419b0, Sanjay Brahmawar, Forbes.
https://www.economist.com/business/2021/06/27/the-future-of-silicon-valley-headquarters, The Economist
https://www.economist.com/what-if/2021/07/03/what-if-an-ai-wins-the-nobel-prize-for-medicine, The Economist
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-27/uefa-defends-display-of-pride-flags-in-budapest-stadium-fan-zone?srnd=premium, Priscila Azevedo Rocha, Bloomberg
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/business/economy/biden-infrastructure-plan.html, Jim Tankersley, NY Times.