Revitalizing Cities With Small-Scale Manufacturing
One Rust Belt city is pursuing an innovative strategy to attract economic development and enhance urban livability.
By
Jack Guan
9:01 PM PDT on September 25, 2025
One Rust Belt city is pursuing an innovative strategy to attract economic development and enhance urban livability.
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Mayor Matt Tuerk
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