Inner City Reinvestment

Category: Society

Baltimore: USA Today has a great article today about the relocation of companies to the inner city in what may be the begnining of a reversal to the decades old trend ot suburban flight. In addition to the myriad social benefits of increasing employement posibilities in central urban neighborhoods, the practical business benefits are fantastic:

• Central location, fewer transport issues
• Ready work force that dosn't need to drive or bus long distances
• Close to highways, railroads, and other existing infrastructure
• Underserved Markets
• Increased creativity due to stimulating urban environment
• Tax benefits