High-Speed Rail spurs the revitalization of cities by encouraging high density, mixed-use real estate development around the stations. High-Speed Rail also fosters economic development in second-tier cities along train routes. High-Speed Rail links cities together into integrated regions that can then function as a single stronger economy. High-Speed Rail broadens labor markets and offers workers a wider network of employers to choose from. High-Speed Rail encourages and enables the development of technology clusters with fast easy access between locations. High-Speed Rail also expands visitor markets and tourism while increasing visitor spending.