Topic – Economic Development

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  Las Colinas hopes rail will spur business

  Irving, TX community

  Vilas Bhuchar, Nov 30, 10.

  Las Colinas business leaders believe the expansion of DART's light-rail line and other public projects will help spur business in the years ahead.

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  William Fulton

  No magic bullet for prosperity

  Mayor of Ventura, CA, and a principal of Design, Community, & Environment., Nov 30, 10.

  There is no magic bullet for prosperity.

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  Kaid Benfield

  Sustainable urban economies

  Director, NRDC Smart Growth Program, Jun 21, 10.

  Thinking about the economics of sustainable communities.

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  David Crossley

  Sustainability taking off

  President, Houston Tomorrow, May 25, 10.

  But Houston has some issues that will need resolving.

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  Quality of life is key benefit to economy

  Encourages entrepreneurship

  Steve Hawley, Mar 17, 10.

  A policy brief states that quality of life investments and good higher education facilities attract entrepreneurs and stimulate the local economy.

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  Tod Newcombe

  Temporary urbanism

  Editor, Governing Magazine, Feb 02, 10.

  Cities explore temporary uses for vacant lots.

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  Senate bill would provide sustainable communities planning grants

  EPA, DOT, HUD working together

  Steve Hawley, Nov 04, 09.

  The Livable Communities Act of 2009 is designed to help regions link transportation, housing, community and economic development, and environmental needs.

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