Solsmart: A Regional Approach to Solar Energy Adoption Webinar + Report On March 30, 2022, the NADO Research Foundation, the National Association of Regional Councils, and the Interstate
[Webinar Recording]: An Introduction to SolSmart’s Regional Organization Pathway Solar is becoming an increasingly popular option for communities and regions looking to diversify their energy
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
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
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 decline of the coal industry is having major ramifications in communities and regions across the country that have been historically reliant upon this energy
On December 9, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) hosted a webinar to highlight issues communities face when a nuclear plant closes. The webinar
Disaster can strike anywhere. In recent years, the country has experienced record floods in the Midwest, drought in the West, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in
Florida Regional Councils Association (FRCA) In 2011, Florida’s regional planning councils (RPCs), in their role as EDA-designated economic development districts, came together to take
What is Green Infrastructure? In cities, towns, and regions throughout the country, green infrastructure has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing community livability,
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Joe McKinney has served as Executive Director of the National Association of Development Organizations since 2012. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Land of Sky Regional Council in Asheville, North Carolina from 2003 to 2012. Under his leadership, Land of Sky became recognized nationally for its innovation in program areas including planning and economic development, workforce development, transportation and transit, aging services, volunteer services, and geographic information systems. Joe has also held various other roles in city, county, association, and government management. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill.