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The Hidden Promise of America’s Under-Recognized Small-Town Growth Stars
Many small- and medium-sized U.S. towns have impressive growth stories—and there is strong future economic potential in places often overlooked by construction firms and developers.
By Matt Mowell
March 15, 2019
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by Matt Mowell
Matt Mowell is Senior Economist, Cities, and leads Oxford Economics’ North American Cities research, including bespoke client consulting projects, drawing on more than a decade of experience in real estate investment management and urban economics.
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