NADO Publications

Reports and publications by the NADO Research Foundation that help you stay up to date and in the know

• 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

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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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• Webinar Recording & Slide Deck Available from Webinar on EDA Revolving Loan Fund Defederalization

  Posted on: February 22nd, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  The webinar recording and slide deck (PDF) are now available from a NADO-hosted webinar that focused on the implementation of the Reinvigorating Lending for the Future Act (RLF Act) in relation to the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Revolving Loan ...

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• NADO and NADO Research Foundation Release 2020 Annual Report

  Posted on: January 22nd, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  NADO has released its 2020 Annual Report (PDF) which provides an overview of the key priorities, goals, and projects that NADO and the NADO Research Foundation have prioritized throughout 2020, as well as the association’s key accomplishments. Despite the unique...

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• NADO RF Part of Nuclear Closure Communities Technical Assistance Program

  Posted on: January 19th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  Nearly 20 nuclear power sites have been or are currently being decommissioned across the country and between five and ten additional plants could close within the next five years. The small or rural communities that host these sites will face critical...

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• December 9 Webinar: Intelligent Transportation Systems in Rural and Small Metro Areas

  Posted on: November 24th, 2020 by NADO Admin

  The NADO Research Foundation’s 2020 report on Rural and Small Metropolitan Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Case Studies will be featured in a U.S. Department of Transportation ITS Joint Program Office webinar on December 9 at 1pm ET.  The webinar will highlight ITS...

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• Alaska’s Mariculture Industry: Creating New Opportunities for Prosperity and Resilience

  Posted on: August 13th, 2020 by Brett Schwartz

  Though the word ‘mariculture’ may not be a common term for many people, especially those living inland, it has come to signify an emerging industry that presents a tremendous opportunity for coastal regional economies. It is a specialized branch of...

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