Regional Development
Find resources on economic development planning, engagement, and sample Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) documents.
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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...
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Pennsylvania’s Energy Partnership: Regional Approaches to Efficiency, Conservation and Innovation
This NADO report, released in August 2009, showcases the efforts of the state’s seven Local Development Districts, along with state and local partners (including Penn State University), to plan and implement new energy efficiency and conservation initiatives. The report also...
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A Time for Action: Regional Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change
This report, released in February 2010, highlights the unique role that regional development organizations play in climate change mitigation, providing case studies that feature regional organizations that have already made their mark in this area. Feature regional organizations include Southwest...