How the next wave of tech hubs can be more inclusive

A new tool aims to help the next generation of tech hubs avoid the common pitfalls associated with rapid change.

In a bid to diversify their economies away from legacy industries and to boost resilience, more cities are looking to put themselves on the innovation map to attract talent and high-growth companies. However, cities such as Seattle, San Francisco, and Austin have shown there are also challenges related to a booming tech economy in terms of equity and housing affordability.

The Economy Forward Framework has been developed by Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL) — an economic development organisation led by the George Kaiser Family Foundation — in partnership with non-profit Heartland ...