Browse by Tag: small town
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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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Online Resource: Planning for Prosperity in Small Towns and Rural Regions
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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Webinar Materials: Addressing Equity and Rural Poverty
On April 16, NADO and PolicyLink co-hosted the webinar “Addressing Equity and Rural Poverty: The View from the Ground.” The presentation highlighted the opportunities and challenges small towns and rural communities face in combating poverty and promoting inclusive economic development....
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Youth With a Voice: Engaging Young People in Rural and Small Town Community Development
Introduction In 1970, economist Albert O. Hirschman published Exit, Voice, and Loyalty: Responses to Decline in Firms, Organizations, and States. In it, Hirschman outlines what he sees as three options available to individuals ensnared in a negative or oppressive...
