Fiscal Challenges Facing Cities: Implications for Economic Recovery

The Brookings Institution and the National League of Cities hosted this forum to discuss the current economic climate in relation to urban areas. National economic recovery depends on recovery in metropolitan areas, and the United States cannot begin to rebuild the economy without healthy regional economies. City fiscal concerns are beginning to materialize as many metropolitan areas are facing budget crises. This forum was designed for experts to provide an overview of potential budgetary issues and the outlook for the future.