The discussion focuses on how regional planning expertise can support partners seeking to translate childcare challenges into actionable economic evidence.
This resource explores how AI tools can offer powerful opportunities for Economic Development Districts (EDDs) to improve efficiency and productivity.
The annual Impact Awards program honors NADO members for their creative approaches to advancing regional economic development and improving quality of life.
Underutilized assets are regional resources that haven’t been fully tapped or activated for economic benefit. This case study highlights how the Mid-Shore Regional Council, through its nonprofit Shore Gourmet, identified gaps in the regional food system and responded with creative, targeted solutions to strengthen the region’s economy.
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.
Connecting Economic Development Districts & Higher Education Institutions: University of Oregon and Northeast Oregon Economic Development District Case Study This case study examines the long-standing
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.
Introduction Food plays a vital role in our lives. From fields, pastures, and gardens to packing houses and processing facilities to retail spaces, food hubs,
This resource will address some key points in establishing a regional Brownfields RLF and provide helpful tips for getting a regional or local-specific program off the ground.
This tip sheet, provided through the EDD Community of Practice program, provides some tips for EDDs in better engaging these valuable partners in regional economic development and building mutually beneficial relationships.