Maker City: A Practical Guide for Reinventing American Cities is a comprehensive case studies and how-to information useful for city leaders, civic innovators, nonprofits, and others engaged in urban economic development. Maker City: A Practical Guide for Reinventing American Cities is committed to going beyond stories to find patterns and discern promising practices to help city leaders make even more informed decisions.

Maker City: A Practical Guide for Reinventing American Cities

• Chapter 1: Introduction and a Call to Action
• Chapter 2: The Maker movement and Cities
• Chapter 3: The Maker City as Open Ecosystem
• Chapter 4: Education and Learning in the Maker City
• Chapter 5: Workforce Development in the Maker City
• Chapter 6: Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain inside the Maker City
• Chapter 7: Real Estate Matters in the Maker City
• Chapter 8: Civic Engagement in the Maker City
• Chapter 9: The Future of the Maker City

Maker City Project is a collaboration between the Kauffman Foundation, the Gray Area for the Arts, and Maker Media.

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