by Miho Cuffee | Nov 12, 2025 | Insight
Tulsa, Oklahoma, has a history rooted in oil and gas and aerospace industries, but in recent years it has rapidly evolved into one of the most dynamic innovation hubs among mid-sized U.S. cities. Driving this transformation is a meticulously designed strategy...
by Miho Cuffee | Oct 30, 2025 | Insight
Chattanooga, Tennessee, has built a reputation as one of America’s most forward-looking mid-sized cities. The city reinvented itself in the last decade by becoming “Gig City,” the first U.S. municipality to deploy citywide gigabit broadband. That bold investment in...
by Miho Cuffee | Oct 24, 2025 | Insight
A growing yet often overlooked problem is quietly emerging within the U.S. housing market — the issue of “heirs’ property”. The term refers to land and homes passed down without formal wills, often resulting in complex ownership and vulnerability to land loss....
by Miho Cuffee | Oct 7, 2025 | Insight
America’s trucking industry, responsible for moving over 70% of U.S. freight, faces a persistent problem: a severe shortage of legal, safe truck parking. Drivers waste nearly an hour daily searching for spaces, impacting efficiency, safety, and supply chains. In...
by Miho Cuffee | Sep 26, 2025 | Insight
Amid surging rents, rising construction costs, and entrenched zoning barriers, the U.S. continues to grapple with a worsening affordable housing shortage. Policymakers and advocates are increasingly exploring prefabricated housing, zoning reform, and financial...
by Miho Cuffee | Sep 24, 2025 | Insight
In recent years, research mobility has undergone a profound transformation. Once considered the premier destination for global scientific talent, the United States is now facing turbulence in its academic and research landscape. Significant federal funding cuts,...