transactions, video, and intracompany traffic. This criterion is measured by the accessibility and ease of media coverage as well as the number of international news bureaus set in the city. Major national broadcasters and cable outlets including NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and CNN maintain a significant presence in Washington, as do those from around the world including the BBC, CBC, and Al Jazeera.Also, several cable television networks have their headquarters in the Washington area such as National Geographic channel. As for the flow of information regarding the internet,Washington ranks first out of the nation's largest designated market areas in household possession of a computer (82.9% of adults in the metro area) and Internet access. Fig.2 …show more content…
This touristic feature is due to the city being a mixed cultural place with many different types of bars, restaurants, boutiques, galleries and venues. Many restaurants, cafes, and events appear locally distinct, when, in fact, they are owned by major global investors and reflect the global demand of the "creative classes." As a result, we see similar "local" events all around the world -- outdoor movies, gallery walks, business district food fairs, etc. DC is also historic and scenic, with its many monuments and memorials. As a result to this, The city has the most global flows of people due to tourism especially between it and China and Asia. Cultural attractions in Washington DC include the White House, the Smithsonian Institution, the Washington Monument, and the US Holocaust Memorial …show more content…
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Strength In Information Exchange
• Concentration of global institutions and global expertise
• Local representation of major industries and companies; international cachet and branding
• Workforce has high levels of education
Strength In Cultural Experience
• Rising levels of tourists and other visitors to DC
Strength In Human Capital
• As a major metropolitan center, DC has benefited from people increasingly looking to live, work, and play in urban environments
• Improvements of quality of life drivers (e.g. DC’s food scene and food manufacturing; thriving creative economy)
• Abundance of multi-modal transportation options (metro, air, bike, etc.) Strength In Business Activity
• Burgeoning technology industry with a number of technology start-ups
• Growing retail sector, including new districts and converted spaces
• Geographic centrality enables DC to draw workers from around the region
Weaknesses In Political Engagement
• Federal spending has plateaued
• The need for repeated visits for permitting and licensing
• Continued perception of the DC economy as predominantly an “industry town” (i.e. the federal capital) may affect ability to market other strong sectors of the