Regional Planning

Find tools to assist planners, economic development practitioners and those interested in sustainable development initiatives

• Resources & Information about U.S. EDA’s American Rescue Plan Funding

  Posted on: August 3rd, 2021 by NADO Admin

  On Thursday July 22, the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) that will guide the administration of the $3 billion in supplemental funding that EDA received through the...

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• Supporting Rural Community Vitality: The Freshwater Coast Rural Entrepreneurship Alliance

  Posted on: July 13th, 2021 by NADO Admin

  Guest post written by Wilder Ferreira Clemson Cooperative Extension, Agribusiness Program Team, [email protected] A sustainable rural development project should educate students – the next generation of farmers, ranchers, business innovators, and landowners – about entrepreneurship opportunities available to them. A...

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• Broadband Resources for Regional Development Organizations

  Posted on: June 22nd, 2021 by NADO Admin

    Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) across the country are planning for the expansion of broadband internet service to meet the growing needs of employers, businesses, educational facilities, healthcare, community services, transportation, and tourism. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted where gaps...

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• [Webinar Recording]: Exploring a Wealth Creation Approach in Nuclear Host Communities

  Posted on: June 8th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  All nuclear host communities will eventually face a crossroads in determining what kind of place they will be following the closure of the plant. Whether closure is imminent or not anticipated for many years, it is never too early to...

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• [Webinar Recording]: Supporting Inclusive Economic Development in EDD’s COVID-19 Recovery

  Posted on: May 20th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  Recently, the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a new project funding New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN) and sub-awardee NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) to promote inclusive growth strategies for the national network of Economic Development Districts (EDDs).  This...

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• A Small Town with a Big Heart: Lovelock, Nevada’s Brownfields Redevelopment Journey

  Posted on: May 18th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  Setting the Stage for Redevelopment  Located on Interstate 80 about 75 miles northeast of Reno, Nevada, the small city of Lovelock is home to just under 2,000 residents and as the only incorporated municipality in Pershing County serves as its...

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• Nuclear Power Plants and the CEDS

  Posted on: April 26th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  Click for a printable PDF version Putting the Issues in Context Nuclear power plants can bring significant economic benefits to the regions where they are located.  In addition to generating reliable low-carbon power, these utilities provide high-paying jobs (often in...

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• Performance Metrics Matter

  Posted on: March 19th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  Click here to download the report (PDF)...

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• Acadiana Planning Commission: Using Opportunity Zones to Support Rural Wealth Creation

  Posted on: March 11th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  Following the creation of Opportunity Zones in 2017, the Acadiana Planning Commission (APC), located in Lafayette, Louisiana, moved quickly to position its seven-parish region for investment through the new tax-based incentive intended to support distressed communities.  APC partnered with...

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• CEDS, Recovery, and Resilience Webinar Series

  Posted on: March 9th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  As part of its Stronger CEDS, Stronger Regions programming, the NADO Research Foundation hosted a webinar series March through May 2021 focused on CEDS, recovery, and resilience.  Sessions included best practices and insights from experts and practitioners on a host...

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