NADO Publications
Reports and publications by the NADO Research Foundation that help you stay up to date and in the know
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A Small Town with a Big Heart: Lovelock, Nevada’s Brownfields Redevelopment Journey
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
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
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Acadiana Planning Commission: Using Opportunity Zones to Support Rural Wealth Creation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...