Browse by Tag: broadband
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Broadband Resources for Regional Development Organizations
Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) across the country are planning for the expansion of broadband internet service to meet the growing needs of employers, businesses, educational facilities, healthcare, community services, transportation, and tourism. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted where gaps...
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“CEDS in Action” Case Studies Series
The goal of the CEDS process is not just to create an accessible, well-researched, and engaging planning document – though that’s really important! It is ultimately meant to encourage action and create the space for impactful initiatives to emerge that meet the...
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Webinar Briefing: Strengthening Economies in Our Nation’s Coal-Reliant Communities
Despite the challenges caused by the decline in the coal industry and its effect on local communities, there is a powerful movement underway across the country as coal-reliant regions seek to change their fortunes through economic diversification. With funding from...
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Issue Brief: Creating Opportunity and Prosperity Through Strengthening Rural-Urban Connections
Metropolitan and rural America are highly connected and interdependent. To succeed, metropolitan America needs a healthy and sustainable rural economy and culture, and in turn rural America needs vibrant, well-functioning cities and suburbs to thrive and flourish.
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Leveling the E-Field: Local Development Districts Promote Forward-Thinking Investments in Appalachia’s Broadband Communications
With technical assistance from NADO, the Development District Association of Appalachia has published this report, which highlights how partnerships between the Appalachian Regional Commission, local development districts, federal, state and local governments have made it possible for the majority of...
