Baltimore, mentioned 17 times across podcast episodes and expert conversations analyzed by Sonic.
The city of Baltimore is pioneering the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for non-contiguous areas to fund the redevelopment of vacant properties across the city.
The number of vacant properties in Baltimore has decreased from 16,000 to 11,806 during Mayor Brandon Scott's time in office.
A key competitive advantage for Baltimore is the co-location of two major research institutions, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland.