About Publications
Reports and publications by the NADO Research Foundation that help you stay up to date and in the know
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An Improved Response to Post Disaster Economic Recovery
...This report identifies post-disaster economic recovery issues and provides recommendations on how federal partners can better assist local communities. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), this paper identifies capacity, resource and regulatory
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Restoring Regional Economies in the Wake of Disaster
In December 2010, the NADO Research Foundation released Restoring Regional Economies in the Wake of Disaster.... The report focuses on the role of regional development organizations in the post-disaster economic recovery process, using information gleaned from NADO peer learning
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Four Corners Rural Transportation Forum: Summary of a Peer Learning Exchange
(http://www NULL.ruraltransportation NULL.org/uploads/4corners10 NULL.pdf)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...
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Tackling Regional Air Quality Issues: A Breath of Fresh Air for North Carolina Residents
...In this report, the NADO Research Foundation’s Center for Regional Development and Environmental Stewardship explores how numerous regional development organizations in North Carolina have been forward-thinking and pro-active in their efforts to protect the nation’s air quality. Released February 2008,
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Regional Strategies for Environmental Stewardship: Successfully Merging Environmental Protection with Regional Development
With funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the NADO Research Foundation conducted a scan of its members and other regional development organizations to determine how they promote economic development and environmental sustainability. The scan, along with extensive research and...
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Turning Renewable Energy into an Economic Development Opportunity
This report looks at how rural and small metropolitan communities are developing and implementing renewable energy practices that are having significant impacts on their regions. August 2007, 6 pages Click here to view Turning Renewable Energy into an Economic Development ...
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Green Light to Green Building: Regional Development Organizations are LEEDing the Way
This report provides examples of how regional development organizations are building green, which has had a positive impact economically and environmentally. Released November 2007, 6 pages Click here to view Green Light to Green Building: Regional Development Organizations are LEEDing ...
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Clean Water for Virginia’s Coal Counties: A Case Study in Regional Leadership, Partnerships and Strategic Investment
...This report, released in November 2007, explores how the Lenowisco Planning District Commission (PDC) and the Cumberland Plateau PDC have formed partnerships with local officials and community leaders to address pressing water quality and treatment needs throughout this highly rural
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Getting Started in Regional Energy and Fuels Planning: Sharing the Land-of-Sky Experience
This report examines how the Land-of-Sky Regional Council in Asheville, North Carolina worked with its local governments and other partners to design a framework for a regional clean energy and alternative fuels planning and business development project. The report was...
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Taking on Water: The Role of Regional Development Organizations in Helping Local Partners Manage and Protect Water Resources
The NADO Research Foundation’s Center for Regional Development and Environmental Stewardship developed this report, which examines the increased role of regional development organizations in working with local partners to create, preserve and manage regional water resources. This report was released...