In our work around the world, we have seen local economic development (LED) planning processes unnecessarily get stuck, lose momentum or, worse yet, not get started in the first place. In other cases, we have seen LED processes craving fresh insight, innovative ideas or a new sense of direction.
Planning for economic growth and development should occur at the regional level which corresponds most closely to the functioning economy. Unfortunately, economic development practice involves each municipality, county, or state competing with their peers. Place competition leads to imitation. But no
In our work around the world, we have seen local economic development (LED) planning processes unnecessarily get stuck, lose momentum or, worse yet, not get started in the first place. In other cases, we have seen LED processes craving fresh insight, innovative ideas or a new sense of direction.
Economic development strategic planning: Seven keys to success
Dec 5, 2024 · These 7 success factors address the essential aspects of an economic development strategy––a roadmap for your community to encourage economic growth, create jobs, and improve the quality of life.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) contributes to effective economic development in America’s communities and regions through a place-based, regionally driven economic development planning process.
This series on Local Economic Development, developed by UN-HABITAT, in partnership with EcoPlan International, is built around these principles. Whilst there are many tools and best practices in the field of local economic development, mainstreaming these into the local government institutional structure and development agenda remains a key ...
New EDRP Report on Strategic Planning for Economic Development ...
Aug 26, 2024 · New EDRP Report on Strategic Planning for Economic Development Organizations The report highlights how the economic development field has undergone significant transformation due to technological advancements, the rise of the knowledge economy, and increased emphasis on sustainability and equity.
Urban Planning and Economic Development: Strategies for Growth
May 28, 2024 · Explore effective urban planning and economic development strategies that foster sustainable growth, increase resilience, and enhance livability in urban areas.
Planning for prosperity: Analyzing the effectiveness of local economic …
Sep 20, 2024 · Economic development planning is meant to provide a roadmap to guide policymakers toward greater economic well-being and quality of life in a region. This report explores the effectiveness of...
Economic Development - American Planning Association
Changes in global and local economic development are altering consumer behavior in communities and influencing how urban systems respond to these shifts. Planners may want to use these trends as input for their long-range and current planning processes, to practice strategic foresight during community visioning processes, for scenario planning ...