Sentences with phrase «largest city economy»

The New York metropolitan area ha an approximately gross metropolitan product of $ 1.13 trillion in 2005, making it the largest regional economy in the United States and, according to IT Week, the second largest city economy in the world.

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The new rules are part of a broader effort by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) to encourage more new economy companies to float in the city as it battles New York to be the world's largest listings hub.

The automotive industry looms large in Detroit's economy, and the city is home to General Motors» headquarters.

«There's a full section that talks about pay equity, and what is the larger impact that the gender pay gap has on our society, our economy, our families,» says Deepti Gudipati, vice president of member leadership programs for the AAUW, who is working with the city to roll out the program.

Yet the tiny city - state has swiftly seized a large place in the world economy.

Major coastal cities typical for job migration are close behind as leaders in the industry, but their success may be due more to a large population and generally successful diversified economy.

The city's economy is anchored by Carlson Industries, the 83rd largest private company in the U.S. according to Forbes, and the city also has 15.75 businesses per 100 residents, the second - highest number in the top 10 list.

It has a population of more than 620,000 residents, making it the 27th largest city in the U.S. Prior to World War II, it had an economy driven largely by major stock yards that attracted people and businesses from Omaha and Chicago.

THE «NATIONAL GROWTH ENGINES» are cities in stable, developed economies that benefit from access to large domestic markets.

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Speaking at the opening of the 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair in Greece's second - largest city, Tsipras said the Greek economy will grow in 2017 after a 9 - year recession.

We've transformed from cities where machines once hummed and large portions of the population worked for Kodak, Xerox, and Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, to cities where technology, medicine, packaging and software development are the drivers of our economy.

In an effort to buoy small privately owned businesses in San Francisco and preserve the unique retail personality of the city, the Small Business Commission started a publicity campaign in 2004 to keep a larger share of retail dollars in the local economy, [6] and the Board of Supervisors has used the planning code to limit the neighborhoods where formula retail establishments can set up shop, [6] an effort affirmed by San Francisco voters.

«I think the reason lies in the fact that this present globalized economy leaves masses of people uprooted and abandoned on the periphery of ever growing large cities, where they are engaged in a desperate struggle for daily survival.

But with an economy still struggling to recover, rent control laws due to expire in New York City and a tax cap wanted by a large portion of the public, Senate Democrats may be trying to swim against the tide on the issue.

In essence, the Conservative approach to English devolution focuses on three themes: a better and more balanced economy; bespoke Growth Deals and decentralisation of powers to (large) cities which choose to have elected mayor; and English Votes for English Laws (EVEL).

The vote ends a contentious budget season in which Mayor Michael Bloomberg had said that severe cutbacks in city and state funding along with a struggling economy made it necessary for the nation's largest city to dial back core services and lay off more than 4,000 teachers.

«Reducing unnecessary spending allows the City to direct resources effectively and build larger reserves as New York City's economy shows signs of slowing and uncertainty remains around the future of federal funding,» wrote Riley Edwards, CBC research associate, in a blog post.

This comes as part of the larger Applied Sciences NYC initiative, which aims to increase performance of fields like data science in the city, as well as bolster the city's economy.

The bankruptcy of the city's former largest employer, Kodak, further erodes the tax base, as well as the economy, says Richards.

The September 10 Democratic primary for two city - wide councilor - at - large seats in Syracuse puts the spotlight on crime and the economy.

The rub is that now, humans have settled in with large cities, economies, transportation networks, and an agricultural system dependent on a snapshot of the climate in time.

Air quality in Chinese cities is of increasing concern to China's stability - obsessed leadership because it plays into popular resentment over political privilege and rising inequality in the world's second - largest economy.

The city has the largest population and also the largest economy in Southern Brazil.

The largest city in the region (by population) is Brighton and Hove but the dominant influence on the regions economy is neighboring London.

ANNO 2070 is the perfect game for everyone who loves to tweak an economy and build large scale cities.

Tokyo is Japan's capital and largest city, with the biggest metropolitan economy in the world.

Atlanta Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Lisa Bracken said the school district has higher costs for several reasons: The expense of city living drives up teacher pay; the district has «low population» schools that lack economies of scale but are kept open «due to urban traffic constraints and community needs;» many students need extra services because they have learning problems or disabilities, don't speak English fluently or come from poverty; and the district has a large unfunded pension liability with growing obligations.

It also provides a significant fuel - economy advantage over the larger V - 6: The four - cylinder is EPA - rated at 22/33/26 mpg city / highway / combined, dropping to 22/31/25 mpg for the all - wheel - drive model.

But more than one staffer admitted to feeling somewhat guilt - ridden — especially if he or she was alone in the vehicle and not using it to tow anything — for driving a large SUV that requires premium gasoline and has fuel economy ratings of 14/20 mpg city / highway.

That engine makes up to 255 hp, but in front - wheel - drive form it achieves the same fuel economy as the larger V - 6, rated at 17 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

All that said, it seems like both of our turbo CUVs are more or less tied for fuel economy — despite the larger engine, I averaged 9.4 L / 100 kilometres with the Forester XT, at a 60/40 split between city and highway driving.

With EPA - rated fuel efficiency of 17 miles per gallon city and 25 mpg highway, Caprice Classic will not win the economy sweepstakes; however, the mileage isn't bad for a large car with a 305 - cubic - inch (5 - liter) V - 8 engine and automatic transmission.

32/24 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards Reviews: * Roomy interior with an adult - friendly backseat comfortable ride many available convenience features large trunk excellent sedan fuel economy.

Fuel economy is very good for a large car: 22 - 24 city, 27 - 29 highway.

EPA estimated city / highway / combined fuel economy of 16/23/19 mpg and a large 21 - gallon fuel capacity mean the ZDX has a long cruising range.

Thanks to an eco mode, the FWD Equinox gets up to 21 mpg city / 31 mpg highway, offering more fuel efficiency than the larger SUVs on the market, and even some full - size economy sedans.

As a small van it is a logical choice compared to full - size cargo vans since it delivers a comparatively small footprint with 30 % better fuel economy than its more conventional counterparts such as the Chevrolet Express Cargo Van (MSRP $ 24,985; 13 city / 17 hwy) and the GMC Savana Cargo Van (MSRP $ 24,985; 15 city / 20 hwy) even if large - size vans cover more miles per gallon.

Despite its larger size, the Prius v still achieves stellar fuel economy numbers at an EPA - estimated 43 mpg city and 39 mpg highway.

27/18 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2016 KBB.com Brand Image Awards Reviews: * Available four - cylinder engine returns high fuel economy; excellent results in government and IIHS crash tests; rides comfortably and quietly on the highway; giant trunk is one of the roomiest in the large sedan class; available all - wheel drive for enhanced wet - weather traction.

27/21 Highway / City MPGAwards: * 2013 KBB.com Brand Image Awards >> 253 -620-7818Reviews: * Easy to park and maneuver in tight spaces; above average fuel economy; large, versatile cargo area; clever business - oriented electronics features.

Style: L Quattro Sedan 4DMileage: 133,000 Vehicle HighlightsFuel Economy: City 16 / Hwy 23 / Comb 18 MPG Max Seating: 5Doors: 4 Engine: V8, 4.2 LiterDrivetrain: AWD Transmission: Auto, 6 - Spd OD TiptronicEPA Class: Large Cars Body Style: SedanCountry of Origin: Germany Country of Assembly: GermanyEngineV8, 4.2 Liter TransmissionAuto, 6 - Spd OD Tiptronic DrivetrainAWD Accessory PackagesPremium Pkg Braking

Thanks to a lithium - ion battery that's 9.0 percent larger than before (1.76 kWh versus 1.62), fuel economy is up by 1 mpg in both city and highway driving to 40 and 46, respectively.

The former's fuel economy figures of 27 - mpg city and 37 - mpg highway (when found in Eco trim) are more impressive than those of the SX's larger mill, but either engine can be had with the choice of a six - speed manual or a six - speed automatic gearbox.

Given that either engine can be had with all - wheel drive or front - wheel drive, which is optional on each trim level, and that each engine boasts almost identical fuel economy numbers (17 miles per gallon city / 24 miles per gallon highway), it is strange that the larger motor is so limited in its availability.

36/27 Highway / City MPG Awards: * ALG Residual Value Awards Reviews: * Roomy interior with an adult - friendly backseat; low base price; large cargo capacity; high fuel economy with CVT.

The smaller engine has a fuel economy rating of 13 miles per gallon around town and 16 miles per gallon on the highway, while the larger motor sees the same city mileage and 17 miles per gallon during highway cruising.

Even with the 2.4 - liter's 16 - valve dual VVT (variable valve timing) technology, fuel economy is abysmal, mustering 20 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway, which is worse than some larger SUVs.

The system, which stores energy recovered from braking in large capacitors to run the car's electrical accessories, boosts fuel economy to 28 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 32 mpg combined since the engine has to work less to spin the alternator.

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