This case study explores how Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado has built and sustained meaningful partnerships with the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Tribes.
Coal Avenue Commons has been activating downtown Gallup for over two years. The Northwest New Mexico COG, along with local and state partners, worked with the local community from day one to create a public space that would be welcoming and usable by residents and tourists alike. This case study tells the story of how Coal Avenue Commons helped transform Gallup’s stagnant economy into a flourishing and vibrant cultural destination.
Taking Inventory to Create Economic Prosperity: Northwest Georgia Regional Commission’s Regional Resources Plan This case study explores the work that the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission
Connecting Economic Development Districts & Higher Education Institutions: University of Tennessee and Upper Cumberland Development District Case Study The University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial
Creating Thriving Regions through Arts and Culture: Tips and Considerations for EDDs Arts and culture have historically connected people with one another and to the
Aging Populations and Regional Economic Development: Insights from the 2025 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference Population aging is rapidly transforming regions across the country and
EDD – Tribal Engagement American Indian Tribes hold a unique and sovereign place in the fabric of the United States, with rich histories, cultures, and
This webinar with the International Sustainable Resilience Center (ISRC) and NADO Research Foundation explored how EDDs can best position their regions for disaster preparedness and economic resilience. You’ll hear about key strategies such as establishing information networks, identifying vulnerabilities, developing action plans, utilizing resilience tools, and much more
This webinar with the NADO Research Foundation and StateBook highlighted how Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and other Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) can leverage data-driven insights to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters while building long-term economic resilience
The United States is experiencing rapid population aging, which is reshaping regional labor markets, healthcare demands, consumer spending patterns, housing needs, and public services. Economic Development Districts (EDDs) can play a critical role in addressing these challenges and enabling older adults to age in place. This report explores the various regional impacts of population aging, as well as the roles that EDDs can and have filled to ensure people and economies are able to thrive.