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,
This report looks at how rural and small metropolitan communities are developing and implementing renewable energy practices that are having significant impacts on their regions.
This report examines how the Land-of-Sky Regional Council in Asheville, North Carolina worked with its local governments and other partners to design a framework for