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We previously posted about the top indicators that Economic Pulse is tracking to help make sense of the world in 2021. Here is a more detailed article we wrote explaining each.

Informed Decisions: Top Indicators to Watch in 2021 VANCOUVER - There is no downplaying the turbulent year we have had. Even into 2021 the CoVID-19 pandemic continues to upend major aspects of our lives. While headlines are hailing the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’, it will likely not be until the end of 2021 or the beginning of 2022 that we b...

CoVID-19 revealed many vulnerabilities and frailties in society, but one area that it saw significant progress was in circumnavigating some of the more rigid regulations in our communities. Pedestrianizing streets, sidewalk cafes and designated areas where one can responsibly consume alcohol all made our communities more vibrant. Looser regulations have given businesses and organizations more room to be creative.

Many companies have already begun putting 'Remote Working' Plans and Policies in place. This could potentially give rise to a new form of economic geography. What measures is your community putting in place to attract these remote workers? Affordability? Quality of life? More green space?

What indicators are you following to help make sense of the world in 2021? Let us know in the comments and you can check out ours below!

One can't help but wonder, what the long-term implications of CoVID-19 will be on our communities? One area that is particularly concerning is public transport. In many cities, public transport is not economically viable on its own and is often heavily subsidized by the local government. With decreased ridership during the pandemic and many likely to continue to work from home afterwards, how will the pandemic effect mobility in cities?

Here are 6 ways that CoVID-19 is impacting our changing our cities (WEF):

6 ways COVID-19 is changing our cities Authorities from Jakarta to Bogota have been creating more cycle lanes, and countries like South Korea have been turning disused offices into housing.

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Welcome to Economic Pulse Analytics Welcome to Economic Pulse Analytics! As Managing Partner and Chief Urban Economist, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself, and to explain to you why I decided to start an urban economics, demographics and market research consultancy. For the past 10+ years I have been working at the....