Tribal Economic Development Perspectives: A Primer for EDD Staff
This report introduces Tribal perspectives on economic development and explains how these approaches are shaped by sovereignty and community priorities.
September 4, 2025
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Redevelopment and Revitalization: Land Bank 101
Through the Economic Development District Community of Practice, the NADO Research Foundation hosted a presentation from Brian Larkin, Director of the National Land Bank Network at the Center for Community Progress.
August 21, 2025
Building Healthier Rural Communities: Economic Development Districts Address Social Determinants of Health
This report explores the social determinants of health and provides examples of how Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are addressing these factors in their regions.
August 21, 2025
Webinar: Repurposing Vacant Houses of Worship
This webinar explores how municipalities can engage religious leaders, congregations, and developers to thoughtfully reimagine these properties. Whether repurposed for affordable housing, social services, the arts, or mixed-use community hubs, houses of worship can serve as powerful anchors for revitalization when guided by strategic collaboration.
July 29, 2025
Webinar: Shared Equity Housing: Homeownership Options that Can Help Your Community Meet Its Affordable Housing Needs
This webinar features a highly engaging conversation about affordable housing cooperatives, how they work, and how they can be adapted to meet communities needs.
July 28, 2025
2025 Impact Award Recipients
The annual Impact Awards program honors NADO members for their creative approaches to advancing regional economic development and improving quality of life.
July 1, 2025
Webinar: Building Partnerships and Building Homes
The NADO Research Foundation and Neighbor Works America partnered on this joint training opportunity to connect national networks of EDDs and Neighbor Works America affiliate organizations. Participants learned about ways these valuable economic and community development organizations can work together to address affordable housing in their regions.
June 26, 2025
Telling Our Stories: Highlights from the 2026 Afternoon with the Districts
NADO’s Afternoon with the Districts event offered an opportunity for EDD leaders to step back, reflect, and strengthen their storytelling techniques and approaches. Nearly 50 participants gathered to explore new ways to communicate impact, share successes, and elevate the essential role EDDs play nationwide.
March 24, 2026
Reviving Main Street through Community-Based Design: Northwest New Mexico COG and Coal Avenue Commons
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.
June 5, 2025
Manufacturing and Regional Development Webinar Recording
Manufacturing and Regional Development The Manufacturing Community of Practice has released a new playbook for measuring regional collaboration on manufacturing sector development. This webinar, hosted
May 22, 2025