Articles by: Jonathan
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Four Corners Rural Transportation Forum: Summary of a Conference
In May 2010, a small group of regional transportation planning practitioners convened in Park City, Utah for two days of facilitated discussion and presentations. Participants shared information about best practices and emerging issues in their regions on a variety of...
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National Symposium for Rural Transportation Planning Organizations and Metropolitan Planning Organizations: Assessing the Structure and Benefits of Collaboration
This proceedings report documents a special event on the relationships among regional planning organizations, state and local government agencies, and stakeholder groups. This symposium was held as a joint session during the 2010 National Rural Transportation Peer Learning Conference and...
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GIS Brings Economic Vitality to Appalachian Communities
This report highlights how many Local Development Districts in the Appalachian region have been able to use GIS to enhance their region economically. Released April 2008, 8 pages Click here to view GIS Brings Economic Vitality to Appalachian Communities... (PDF).
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State Associations of Regional Councils and Regional Development Organizations: Insights into Organizational Structures, Governance Models and Strategic Initiatives
This comprehensive report examines the organizational structures, governance models and strategic initiatives of state associations and networks of regional councils of government and regional development organizations. Released February 2005, 50 pages Click here to view State Associations of Regional Councils ...
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Progress in Motion: Regional Strategies, Solutions and Partnerships That Achieve Economic Growth and Improve Local Communities
...This report examines how area development districts, comprising Kentucky’s statewide network of 15 multi-jurisdictional entities covering 120 counties, partner to cultivate regional collaboration and local partnerships resulting in a stronger, more economically viable region. Released March 2009, 24 pages Click
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Oregon’s Economic Development Districts: Creating Opportunities for Regional Prosperity
...This report showcases the work of the 11 Economic Development Districts in Oregon, and how they partner with or provide services to the state’s 36 counties, local and tribal governments to ensure that the many needs of Oregon’s residents, businesses
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New Mexico Association of Regional Councils: Partnerships, Progress and Promise
The National Association of Development Organizations assisted the New Mexico Association of Regional Councils with the development of this impact report. The report, first published in January 2007 and updated in January 2009, profiles the statewide impact of the numerous...
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Partnerships, Strategies and Investments: Moving Idaho Forward in the Global Economy
The National Association of Development Organizations assisted the Economic Development Districts of Idaho, Inc. with the development of this report. The publication is part of the group’s renewed efforts to enhance its visibility in the state, manage a more formal...
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Leveling the E-Field: Local Development Districts Promote Forward-Thinking Investments in Appalachia’s Broadband Communications
With technical assistance from NADO, the Development District Association of Appalachia has published this report, which highlights how partnerships between the Appalachian Regional Commission, local development districts, federal, state and local governments have made it possible for the majority of...
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Partnerships, Prosperity and Progress: Comprehensive Regional Approaches to Advancing Oklahoma’s Local Communities
The National Association of Development Organizations assisted the Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils with the development of this impact report. This report, which was published in January 2008, profiles the statewide impact of the numerous programs and projects that the...