A new report by the think tank Heartland Forward shows that Ann Arbor is one of the fastest-growing places in the country for tech migration.
Heartland Forward assessed more than 350 metropolitan areas nationwide for their post-pandemic economic recovery, capacity to attract college graduates and availability of innovative jobs.
Research fellow Richard Florida says it is unsurprising that among small-to-medium cities in America, Ann Arbor secured second place in careers and third in attracting interest from college graduates.
“I don’t think that’s much of a surprise because Ann Arbor is one of the greatest college towns in America anchored by one of the greatest research facilities on the planet: The University of Michigan.”
Florida says college towns aren’t just places of education, they’re important for building knowledge economies, and policymakers must develop more effective strategies for leveraging their capabilities.
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