Feb. 2--HAMPTON -- In their pursuit of economic growth, the nation's cities should be doing much more to protect their blue-collar jobs rather than courting hip young people in search of culture, an urban analyst told a gathering of the region's business leaders.The prospects for growth in Hampton Roads are particularly bright because it has a vibrant port, something that's been a key source of economic activity for Los Angeles, said Joel Kotkin, an author and Los Angeles… more
