The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism, by Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak. Brookings Institution Press (2018)

This book tells the stories of how Pittsburgh and Indianapolis in the American heartland and Copenhagen in Europe have taken the lead in dealing creatively with local problems. Chattanooga, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and St. Louis are profiled as well, providing examples of successful innovation and entrepreneurship.