Where I live, in the capital of the Rust Belt, we've seen nearly as much revitalization as others, despite some considerable structural challenges. That's the question that plagues Rust Belt cities today. Back in November, I read an article in Governing Magazine that suggests there are few clear and easy answers for struggling post-industrial cities, but the factors of their future success may now be unknowable. New York certainly benefited over the past two decades from the fantastic leadership of two mayors, Rudolph Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg. Each of these cities managed to leverage these assets for their growth.

Source: Forbes January 23, 2017 19:45 UTC