It's worth noting that just as Philadelphia and other major urban centers have transitioned from a manufacturing-based economy to technology-based, the support mechanisms have changed, too. Decades ago, the U.S. Commerce Department's EDA focused almost exclusively on traditional economic-development approaches, such as funding for basic infrastructure like utilities and transportation needed by manufacturing and large industry. While those core needs are still important in many communities, the EDA has evolved to making investments in community capacity-building, with the understanding that both culture and ecosystems position communities to be more agile and resilient, leading to greater and more sustainable economic prosperity.