This special section from the Brookings Institution focuses its considerable intellectual vigor on the problems and promises of metropolitan areas around the world. Readers may scout by a number of filters, including Concentrated Poverty, Demographics, Economic Development, Exports, and others. Another great place to start is with the Recent Activity section, which may be scouted using the categories of All, Research, Books, Testimony, and Commentary. Of special interest, Jennifer Bradley's Brookings Essay entitled, "The Changing Face of the Heartland: Preparing America's Diverse Workforce for Tomorrow," features an exploration of the changing demographics of the state of Minnesota and what needs to be done to create equitable economic growth for all those living in the state.