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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Economic Development Administration (EDA) with strong bipartisan support. 3891) , the first in 20 years, is included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (S. Planning activities related devising, implementing, and updating a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) are eligible for funding.

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Property Tax Exemptions for Community & Economic Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

This blog post attempts to identify which of these property tax breaks that might be relevant to a local government’s community and economic development plans. Here is the list of exemptions that are most likely to be relevant to a local government’s community and economic development activities. Okay, enough background.

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Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?

American City & Country

Florida made legislative changes requiring buildings that are three stories or higher and more than 30 years old, to undergo a milestone inspection. The struggle is in the balancing act between safety, regulation and economic development, as well as the tendency for lessons learned from past disasters that fade with time.

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What’s the deal with rural land banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett

Center for Community Progress

Land banks are a powerful tool to address vacant properties in rural communities, and West Virginia passed land bank enabling legislation in 2014. CP: You played a key role in advocating for West Virginia’s land bank-enabling legislation. In doing so, they ensured these efforts to pass land banking enabling legislation were not wasted.

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3 messaging tips to increase trust in government

Partnership for Public Service

Agencies have an opportunity to change these perceptions by implementing this new legislation effectively. Three of these tips are especially relevant to the work agencies are doing to support the recent legislation: 1. Humanize the federal government by showcasing personal stories about individuals who serve.

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Local authority partnerships encourage small cells delivery

Open Access Government - Technology News

In turn, these partnerships have elevated connectivity to become a key driver for economic development, while supporting changes in behaviours, such as hybrid working. However, it’s now much easier for councils, operators, and infrastructure providers to agree on delivery protocols and terms, and stitch together a successful approach.

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Revisiting the Community Land Trust: An Academic Literature Review

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

“FROM Development without Displacement: Organizational and Operational Choice in Starting a Community Land Trust.” Community Land Trusts and State Legislation: A Model Act to Enable This Affordable Housing Tool.” In The Community Land Trust Reader , edited by John Emmeus Davis, 259-268. Decker, Andrew.

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