Dallas GislasonWhat would make our City Economies more “Resilient”: Lessons from Fogo IslandWe’ve all heard the speech by a politician where they talk about “resilience” or “emerging from crisis like a phoenix from the ashes”. But…12 min read·Dec 29, 2022--1--1
Dallas GislasonIt’s Time to Love Our Cities Again — (Greater Victoria edition)Cities have been given a bad wrap lately. From rising unaffordability to the deadly toxic drug crisis, to heated and divided political…13 min read·Oct 31, 2022--1--1
Dallas GislasonRunning for Local Government? Here’s how your economic development team describes you…A few months ago I started building a framework that I hope can help elected Mayors and Councillors be more effective by not just…3 min read·Jul 31, 2022----
Dallas GislasonInnovation Districts: Are they part of your city’s Post-Pandemic Prosperity Playbook?With remote and hybrid work becoming the new norm, cities need new approaches to building economies that are innovative, resilient &…7 min read·Jul 3, 2022--2--2
Dallas GislasonA Simple Way to Understand How Your City’s Economy WorksDid you know that there’s no such thing as a state or provincial economy (or even a national economy for that matter)? Did you know that…12 min read·Oct 23, 2021--1--1
Dallas GislasonArt in the City — The Surprising Impacts of the Creative Sectors on Your CityMany city and government leaders know the general importance of the arts and creative sectors, but these sectors bring way more value to…18 min read·Jun 23, 2021--1--1
Dallas GislasonThe Many Influencers of the Urban Economic Development FieldWho has influenced cities and their economic development approaches the most? Some people on my list might surprise you!13 min read·Apr 23, 2021----
Dallas GislasonHow Cultural Diversity Makes a City a Better Place to Live, Work and PlayAs Jane Jacobs said, “cities are, by their definition, full of strangers”. That’s actually one of the attributes that makes them so…8 min read·Mar 19, 2021--2--2