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Apply Now for a 2012 NADO Innovation Award
NADO sponsors two annual award programs to nationally recognize the impressive efforts of regional development organizations. The Innovation Award honors significant advances in community and economic development, including but not limited to small business finance, energy and infrastructure projects, housing...
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Census 2010 Urbanized Areas/Urban Clusters Released
On Monday, March 26, the U.S. Census Bureau announced the list of urbanized areas and urban clusters defined on the basis of the 2010 Census. Urban areas—defined as densely developed residential, commercial and other nonresidential areas—now account for 80.7 percent...
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Why HUD’s Sustainable Communities Initiative Means Local Jobs and Economic Development
On March 21, NADO hosted a briefing, “Why HUD’s Sustainable Communities Initiative Means Local Jobs and Economic Development,” co-sponsored by Senator Robert Menendez’s (D-NJ) office. In an effort to foster the creation and implementation of regional development strategies, the U.S....
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Apply Now for the 2012 NADO Innovation Award
Online applications are now being accepted here (http://www NULL.zoomerang NULL.com/Survey/WEB22F44ZZZLRR) for the 2012 NADO Innovation Award. Each year, NADO recognizes those organizations that demonstrate innovative approaches to regional economic and community development with this national award. The Innovation Award honors...
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Webinar: Rural Coalition Building
On February 23, 2012, NADO Research Foundation hosted a web-based discussion about rural coalition building. This webinar explored the unique challenges and opportunities affecting coalition building in rural and small town settings. The discussion covered such topics as building consortiums,...
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New Iowa State Association Brochure
The Iowa Association of Regional Councils (IARC) has developed a new publication with the assistance of NADO. The executive summary report focuses on the role of the state's Councils of Governments in achieving results through partnerships.
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APA Seeks Applications for Community Planning Assistance
The American Planning Association is seeking applications from local communities for the Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) initiative. The CPAT gives communities with limited resources an opportunity to engage, educate, and empower its citizens in order to accomplish a planning...
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National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Grants Available
The National Endowment for the Arts has announced the guidelines for the 2012 Our Town (http://www NULL.arts NULL.gov/national/ourtown/index NULL.php) grants. Our Town supports creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful,...
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2011 Trailblazer Award Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 NADO Trailblazer Award! For the second year, all NADO Innovation Award and Excellence in Regional Transportation Award-winning projects were judged by a group of peers at the NADO Annual Training Conference and the ...
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EPA Smart Growth Implementation Assistance Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently accepting letters of interest for the Smart Growth Implementation Assistance (SGIA) program. The SGIA program is an annual, competitive solicitation open to state, local, regional, and tribal governments (and non-profits that have...