Sentences with phrase «largest economy of any city»

Houston is one of the largest cities in the U.S. and has the 4th largest economy of any city in the U.S., at $ 449 billion annually.

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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.

«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.

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.

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).

«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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Since we engaged the 4WD for a large majority of our time, our fuel economy number of 19 MPG combined is lower than the EPA estimated 21/27/23 MPG city / highway / combined.

Adding insult to injury, it gets a fuel economy rating of 20 miles per gallon in the city, 24 miles per gallon on the highway, worse than the larger 3.5 - liter engine.

Now going for the larger V8 means slightly lower numbers of 14 City / 24 Highway / 16 Combined compared to the 5.3 V8's economy figures of 15/22/18.

Most Passats will have Volkswagen's 1.8 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine under the hood; with 170 horsepower and 184 lb - ft of torque and a standard - fit six - speed automatic transmission, it offers good passing power and decent fuel economy for such a large sedan: 25 MPG city and 38 -LRB-!!)

However, the slightly larger engine of the Pacifica produces more horsepower at the price of a slightly lowered city fuel economy rating.

Seattle was already one of the 25 largest cities in the country by 1910, when it was soon hindered during the Great Depression which damaged its economy.

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.

Edmonton, which ranks No. 3 on our list of best large cities, also enjoys the fruits of a strong resource - fuelled economy.

The city has one of the largest livestock markets in the world, but the natural gas, oil and petroleum product markets form the largest sector of the local economy.

According to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, just twenty - nine percent of the adult population of this town were smokers in 2001, but that doesn't change the fact that RJR is a large part of the city's history and economy.

With a population of 200,000 as of the last census, Glendale is a large enough city to have an economy that functions as an important part of the local economy, but small enough that the city economy is still subject to the swings of the national economy.

Agriculture continues to be the cornerstone of the state's economy, in both smaller rural communities and larger cities like Omaha.

Billings, Montana is the largest city in the state and affords residents and visitors with all the accommodations of a big city, but with lower crime rates and a growing economy that is partly due to the high number of tourists passing through on their way to nearby Yellowstone.

As one of Ireland's largest cities and largest contributor to its economy, Belfast is the center of industry, business, and fine culture, making it a suitable location for avid tourists and holiday makers.

The diminishing footprint of the Garment District, once the largest employer in New York City, is a direct result of the fast fashion economy.

I am not yet in my 40's but was raised in a very alternative community of people in nyc in the 70's and 80's... amidst the depression of the city at that time, there were tons of free - thinking individuals, groups and companies leading the way presenting biofuel - concepts and ideas, or promoting industries based on recycling things rather than being a disposable society... there have always been large numbers of people in the pro-environment movement country and world - wide that cried out about how alternative thinking would lead to newer, more positive and less harmfully - impacting industries and tried to introduce inventions that could have spurred new economies... Had the auto industry not blocked things, we could have had more energy efficient cars decades ago... but they did not want the «expense» of helping foster this new industry... it is so damn sad it took a war to make people «wake up» about alternative fuels and how exciting the options are.

This need is not lost on the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate — a group of national finance ministers, former heads of state, and leading global economists — who called in 2015 for international financial institutions to develop a package of $ 1 billion over five years to support the world's 500 largest cities in reducing climate pollution and building urban resilience.

Steve commented: «We are seeing a great momentum behind large - scale infrastructure projects designed to enhance the accessibility and connectivity of our towns and cities, support housing growth and reinvigorate the economy.

Rely on our expansive capabilities in the capital city of Mexico, the world's fourteenth largest economy, to help you access the country's markets or help you expand into new jurisdictions.

According to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, just twenty - nine percent of the adult population of this town were smokers in 2001, but that doesn't change the fact that RJR is a large part of the city's history and economy.

Residents can enjoy the thriving economy in addition to a variety of job opportunities provided by the large number of manufacturing plants in this city.

While the core of Rochester's economy revolves around the Mayo Clinic, the city also hosts other large institutions, which means there are plenty of opportunities for small and midsized businesses to start and grow supporting companies that offer services to those corporations and their employees.

The population and economy of NV is highly diverse, with small towns, large cities, and residents from across the globe.

By renting a home in the largest city in Pennsylvania, you are taking part in a non-stop metropolis and participating in a local economy that produces billions of dollars worth of goods and services each year.

Seattle was already one of the 25 largest cities in the country by 1910, when it was soon hindered during the Great Depression which damaged its economy.