The Seven50 report is a regional plan encompassing 7 counties in southeast Florida and looking ahead to a 50-year timeframe. The plan assesses the region's current state and sets forth goals for 2060, including growing the economy and increasing...

This casebook was compiled by the Triple Bottom Line Tool to illustrate how triple bottom line elements can be incorporated into economic development investment.

Greater Ohio Policy Center designed this guidebook as a manual for local leaders working to redevelop vacant commercial property. The report identifies best practices and policies focused on economic regrowth strategies.

Finance Fund is a statewide financial nonprofit that connects community redevelopment projects in underserved markets with public and private sources of capital. This presentation by Finance Fund for Van Wert, OH shows how economic development works...

Livingston County Department of Planning prepared this Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to bring the public, private, education and not-for-profit sectors together to create an economic roadmap to a diverse and strong local economy.

This executive summary from a report by the Center for Governmental Studies outlines goals, strategies and recommendations for the five-county area including Carroll, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson and Whiteside to promote the region.

Peter Floyd with Alston & Bird LLP and Brittany Holtzclaw with Georgia Department of Economic Development discuss best practices in economic development projects. This presentation gives an overview of economic development and the roles each person...

Together North Jersey released the final report for the “Urban Essex Coalition for Smart Growth” Local Demonstration Project. The Urban Essex Coalition for Smart Growth emerged from a pilot project (The Inner M&E Strategic Corridor Plan) for the...

The National Association of Counties released this short document to highlight keys to engaging stakeholders in community and economic development strategies and projects.

This report examines the potential rehabilitation of historic buildings using a proposed 20% statewide historic tax credit, based on financial information that indicates these projects are stalled but could potentially move forward with a...

S.B. Friedman published this summary detailing how Economic Incentive Agreements (also known as "Sales Tax Sharing Agreements") work, along with required findings, eligible costs and other considerations.

Interpreting language from the Ohio Revised Code 715.691, this summary outlines the major provisions of a Joint Economic Development Zone (JEDZ), including qualified entities, purpose, how they levy income taxes and other rights and restrictions.

This factsheet from the OSU Extension explains Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDDs), how they are formed, how they work, advantages and what they can do for a township, city or village.

This economic impact analysis was prepared by S.B. Friedman for DuPage County, forecasting the employment and roadway impacts induced by the O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP), airport expansion, increased air traffic, and streamlined operations.

The Center for Community Progress describes the new idea of 'placemaking' in a historical context and provides a number of highly successful case studies that demonstrate the social and economic benefits of implementing placemaking initiatives.

An asset map is being developed as an economic development tool for Imperial County, San Diego County and Baja California. This map is a marketing tool to show businesses the kind of support they would already have around them if they chose to...

This fund's purpose is to provide loans to businesses or governments investing in projects that retain or create significant numbers of private-sector jobs in economically distressed areas of the state within the area of the Port Authority of New...

MarySue Barrett with the Metropolitan Planning Council gave this presentation on Cook County's work with TOD and Land Banking and what affect it had on real estate values.

During an interactive workshop for smart growth, speakers from regional planning commissions around the country discuss how to successfully implement smart growth strategies and capitalize on regional opportunities.

Michigan is working to reinvent itself to accelerate economic success for businesses. Action has been taken to create a positive business environment by eliminating business taxes and more than 1,000 regulations since April 2011. This strategy...

This paper explores the resilience of communities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. Communities with high and low levels of resilience were selected for analysis. Chosen communities have relatively similar walkable, mixed-use,...

The City of Chicago along with SB Friedman released this report which explores the economic impact of urban agriculture. The report provides the context of urban agriculture, scale and sources of demand for local food, successful business models,...

This report published by Urban Sustainability Directors Network, is a guidance document for cities to develop investment strategies to increase innovations in their local food systems. The project includes asset inventory, tools and strategies, and...

In order to develop an informed strategy for the focus and delivery of city initiatives, the City of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board commissioned the Economic and Policy Analysis Group of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation to...

The City of Grand Rapids' Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a development agency responsible for many improvements in the downtown area. DDA projects have contributed greatly to the growth and development of downtown. This framework provides...

7.2 square miles. That is Greater Downtown Detroit. A slice of Detroit’s 139-square mile geography. A 7.2 square mile collection of neighborhoods: Downtown, Midtown, New Center, Woodbridge, Eastern Market, Lafayette Park, Rivertown, and...

This policy focus report explores the challenges of regenerating America’s legacy cities - older industrial cities that have experienced sustained job and population loss over the past few decades. It identifies the powerful obstacles that stand in...

Oregon Main Street works with communities to develop comprehensive, incremental revitalization strategies based on a community’s unique assets, character, and heritage. Services are based on the successful Main Street Approach® developed by the...

Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development Inc. (SOREDI) is the official regional economic development agency for Southern Oregon. Named one of the top 20 economic development groups by site selection magazine, SOREDI acts as a liaison between...

The Pennsylvania First Program was established as a comprehensive funding tool to facilitate increased investment and job creation in the Commonwealth and to enable the Commonwealth to compete more effectively in the global economy. Through this...

This report chronicles the largest business expansions and relocations within the State of Texas during 2012 and 2013. Notable development projects include Southwest Airlines' $100M Dallas headquarters expansion, Bell Helicopter's $230M new...

Prepared collaboratively by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, the Philadelphia Department of Commerce, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, the Lower Schuylkill Master Plan builds on exciting opportunities for economic...

Produced by the LAEDC’s Kyser Center for Economic Research, the LAEDC’s 2014 Economic Forecast is Southern California’s premier source for in-depth economic information and analysis on global, national, state and regional economies. Each forecast...

PACE financing will now be available in Texas for energy-efficiency and water conservation upgrades to commercial and industrial properties. The Act authorizes local governments to establish a mechanism to enable property owners to obtain long-term,...

Heather Hood with Enterprise Community Partners discusses a variety of public and private sources for community investment projects. Hood assesses Social Impact Bonds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, land-use planning, California investment funds,...

The 2012 PDC Annual Report highlights accomplishments from the organization in the areas of neighborhood economic development, urban innovation, and public resource investment. As reflected in the following financial statements, PDC ended fiscal...

The Oregon Economic Development Association (OEDA) retained Cardno to provide an analysis of public incentives available for economic development within the State of Oregon. In this document, Cardno provides a review of the rationale, philosophy,...

The State of California Business Investment Guide serves as a reference document to highlight strategic business advantages, new state-sponsored initiatives, incentives, as well as existing technical and financial assistance programs which are...

The May 2013 Revision maintains the fundamentals of the Governor's Budget. It reflects that the state's economic and budget recovery is continuing. However, the national economic outlook has dimmed since the Governor's Budget and recent federal...

This document contains the economic development strategy for the City of Portland, Oregon as well as its 5 year plan for promoting job creation and economic growth.

This document reviews the progress of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) in the year 2012. PIDC offers an array of financing programs to help small and emerging businesses reach their growth potential. In 2012, PIDC closed...

Smart Growth America published Building Better Budgets to help local leaders make more informed decisions about new development. The study includes national findings, case studies, and fiscal impact analysis of smart growth developments.

Reconnection America and the Center for Transit-Oriented Development created this transit-oriented development (TOD) 101 document. TOD is about creating walkable, sustainable communities for a diverse population and, in turn, providing more...

The Navy Yard is a mixed-use development comprised of office, retail, industrial, manufacturing, and research facilities. This brochure features the development strategies and financial incentives that helped make it happen.

Autodesk & CGLA Infrastructure released a report on solving our national infrastructure crisis. This report lays out a six-point plan for regaining America’s infrastructure leadership.

The development forecast published by Central Atlanta Progress, Inc is a detailed analysis of downtown Atlanta's demographics, built environment, opportunities, and strategy for future desired growth.

The EPA released this document detailing the projects that earned a National Award for Smart Growth Achievement in 2012.

The Chicago Plan Commission adopted the Central Area Action Plan in the centennial of Burnham and Bennett's 1909 Plan of Chicago. In this most recent plan Chicago puts an emphasis on transportation, economic development, and balance between the...

The Worthington Community Entertainment District concept allows the city to create districts for entertainment signaling prime location for development activity. The district also allows specialized liquor permits to be made available to further...

A Smart Growth In Action informational sheet details the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro Corridor project in Arlington County, Virginia.