economic development

Wealth Creation in Rural Communities is an approach to create multiple forms of wealth that are owned and controlled locally. This systems approach links together assets, producers, and consumers in ways that encourage economic development in rural a

Since 2010, 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore has asked citizens to take responsibility for allocating more than $1 million of the ward's budget - the first jurisdiction in the nation to implement a participatory budgeting process.

Local businesses are vital for long-term prosperity in any community. This Heart & Soul Community Planning Implementation Guide gives communities the tools to build a strong local economy and promote jobs in their town.

This Heart & Soul Community Planning Implementation Guide provides methods to increase affordable, accessible housing for all members of the community, increasing diversity, improving relationships, and encouraging growth.

Working with local governments and budgeting organizations, The Participatory Budgeting Project provides tools for municipalities to engage more community members in the public spending and revenue process.

With the goal of reducing poverty in small rural towns and reservations in Montana, Horizons works with communities struggling with economic decline to create lasting positive change.

The Heart & Soul Community Planning Implementation Guides provide resources for taking action on issues, including issue introductions, methods, case studies, and policy examples.

Like all cities, Columbus, OH, needs to reduce waste of resources and improve air and water quality. In 2005, Columbus launched GetGreen Columbus, a multifaceted initiative to coordinate sustainability efforts throughout the city.

Downtown Colorado, Inc. is a nonprofit member organization that provides assistance to downtowns, commercial districts and town centers in Colorado in an effort to build better communities.

Energizing Entrepreneurs is a toolkit of resources for communities looking to promote rural entrepreneurship as a mechanism for economic development.