The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Plans for industrial “megasite” for economic development … Read more

This time of year, I travel across North Carolina orienting newly elected city and county officials. I routinely ask why they ran for office and hear how they want to strengthen the economy or attract good jobs. New to a city council or board of commissioners, these elected officials are eager to ac … Read more

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. In addition to the Waynesville historic hospital redevel … Read more

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Richard Florida says there is “virtually no association … Read more

Cash economic development incentives are widely used by local governments to induce companies to locate in their jurisdictions. A 2006 survey indicated that more than 40% of North Carolina local governments employ cash incentives for business recruitment. And yet, no statute contains language specif … Read more

Richard Florida has done more than perhaps any single analyst to bring attention to the importance of quality of life amenities and place making strategies in attracting talented, creative, and highly skilled people to a community, which in turn will fuel economic growth.  His influential 2002 book … Read more

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter to receive regular updates. Raising funds for redevelopment projects: a small investor strategy … Read more

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter to receive regular updates. Investing in What Works for America’s Communities is a collection of … Read more

Participants in the School of Government’s recent Development Finance Toolbox course, led by faculty member Tyler Mulligan, received more than training in economic development finance. This year’s participants were invited to submit project proposals for a community revitalization award of 30 days o … Read more

In a late September released policy paper, researchers with the Brookings Institute’s Center on Children and Families analyzed the social mobility prospects of American children. Two key questions lie at the core of the research presented by Sawhill, et.al in “Pathways to the Middle Class:Balancing … Read more