Diversification Spotlight: Colstrip & Southeast Montana
In the fall of 2015, staff at the Southeastern Montana Development Corporation (SEMDC) received a challenge from…
Browsing: Planning
Building Stronger Economies in Appalachia
From October 2016 – July 2017, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National…
Strengthening Economies in Utah: A Forum for Coal-Reliant Communities
The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of Development Organizations(NADO) Research Foundation…
Webinars on Economic Diversification in Coal-Reliant Regions
The decline of the coal industry is having major ramifications in communities and regions across…
Diversifying Economies in Coal-Reliant Communities Podcast
NACo recently released a new podcast focusing on economic diversification and transition in coal-reliant communities.…
Cool & Connected: Federal Planning Assistance for Broadband and Sustainable Community Development
Communities interested in using broadband service to help revitalize small-town main streets and promote economic…
Coal-Reliant Communities Innovation Challenge
The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research…
(Re)Building Downtown: A Guide for Revitalization
Downtowns, Main Streets, and city centers across the country are witnessing a renaissance. As more…
Creating Opportunity and Prosperity Through Strengthening Rural-Urban Connections
Metropolitan and rural America are highly connected and interdependent. To succeed, metropolitan America needs a…
Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation’s Arts and Culture grants focus on creative placemaking, a comprehensive community development…