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30946
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This article demonstrates ways in which Planners can redirect policy goals and visions toward a more equitable form of economic development. Three examples are given of ways planners are promoting living wage standards, job-centered training opportunities and legacy industries.
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30957
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A Poll Surveying workforce-aged individuals, outlines the economic and location preferences based on generational differences. Three attributes found that are key to the millennial generation are local access to work, amenities and affordable cost of living.
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30958
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Following the decline of the tobacco industry, Wilson is refocusing its economy toward arts and innovation. With a city-built high-speed gigabit internet infrastructure in place, a planning partnership between community, business, government, non-profit, health and education seeks to create a "quality of place" that will attract more industry to the area.
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30967
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After Broyhill Furniture closed its factory in downtown Conover, NC, the town purchased the 27-acre property before it had plans for its future use. With citizen and political co-operation, a revitalization plan for the site was developed that accounted for transportation needs, environmental concerns, business opportunities and cultural heritage.
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30968
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Holly Springs, NC experienced a boom in residential growth throughout the 90's due to the sprawl of the Triangle area. By the end of the 90's, the town with only a single grocery store established an economic development department with plans to balance its tax base by recruiting industry.
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