Sustainable Communities

Federal policy updates on the HUD-DOT-EPA sustainable communities initiative

• “Leading the Way on Resilience” Animated Video

  Posted on: March 7th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  The NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) has released a short, animated video that highlights the multiple roles that regional development organizations (RDOs) play in fostering and strengthening resilience in their regions.  Because no part of the country is immune from...

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• Recording Now Available for SWOT and Resilience Webinar

  Posted on: January 18th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis allows for a region to come together to perform a “status check” and answer the question “Where are we now?” in terms of competitive advantages and disadvantages.  One of the four required sections...

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• Register for Upcoming Webinar on the SWOT and Resilience

  Posted on: January 5th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis allows for a region to come together to perform a “status check” and answer the question “Where are we now?” in terms of competitive advantages and disadvantages.  One of the four required sections...

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• Newsletter Archive: Growing Stronger Economies in Our Nation’s Coal Communities [Updated bi-weekly]

  Posted on: November 1st, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  This newsletter contains information about economic diversification, funding opportunities, and upcoming events to improve economic development and quality of life in coal communities across the country.

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• CEDS Resource and Training Archive

  Posted on: August 25th, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  (https://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com) CEDS Central (http://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com) now serves as the Resource and Training Archive for materials developed by the NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) as part of its Stronger CEDS, Stronger Region program, funded by the U.S. Economic...

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• “Resilience: The New Normal” Animated Video

  Posted on: July 19th, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  The NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) has created a short, animated video to explain the basic concepts of economic resilience and its connection to regional economic development.  The video was designed for a mix of audiences and to be shared...

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• Recording and Presentation Slides Now Available for “Economic Diversification in Coal-Reliant Regions” Webinar

  Posted on: March 22nd, 2016 by Brett Schwartz

  The decline of the coal industry is having major ramifications in communities and regions across the country that have been historically reliant upon this energy source for jobs, a tax base, and sense of identity.  In light of these changes,...

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• NADO Research Foundation to Host Upcoming Webinar on Economic Diversification in Coal-Reliant Regions

  Posted on: February 26th, 2016 by Brett Schwartz

  The decline of the coal industry is having major ramifications in communities and regions across the country that have been historically reliant upon this energy source for jobs, a tax base, and sense of identity.  In light of these changes,...

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• Congratulations to the 2015 NADO Photo Contest Winners!

  Posted on: October 15th, 2015 by Brett Schwartz

  The 2015 NADO Photo Contest saw 27 of our member organizations submit over 120 images that showcased what makes their regions great places to live, work, and play.  Images were judged in four categories:  Strengthening the Built and Natural Environments,...

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• Online Resource: Planning for Prosperity in Small Towns and Rural Regions

  Posted on: July 18th, 2015 by Brett Schwartz

  This website is home to capacity building materials developed by the NADO Research Foundation and its partners. It contains links to publications, webinars, workshop materials, and other information on community and economic development in small towns and rural regions.

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