In the pursuit of becoming advanced, a city’s economy must transcend its local boundaries. Due to the interwoven threads of international alliances, economic interaction, diplomacy, and transnational movements of ideas and wealth, the contemporary urban fabric is intrinsically global. Any city hoping to maintain growth, resilience, and global significance must consider external and international interactions as a fundamental strategic component. These outside interactions are essential for improving the city’s economic standing as well as for placing it in a larger network of creativity, power, and flexibility.