Leveraging Diverse Assets and Regional Advantages to Accelerate the Creative Economy
by Erin O’Connor
Over a two-year period, Alberta’s ability to compete as a global location of choice has placed the Canadian province on the global stage. Find out why Alberta’s creative economy and specifically the film and television and digital media and entertainment sectors are experiencing an unprecedented boom.
Building Bridges and Developing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through the Lens of Cultural Literacy
by Tanja Carter
The author uses stories and real-life experiences to invite the reader on a journey around the world. In the process, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in economic development is humanized and simplified through travel stories, cultural literacy and recognizing that vulnerability and trusting the process are our most valuable tools for change.
Mitigating a Population Exodus through Climate Adaption and Resilience Planning
by James H. Johnson, Jr., Jeanne Milliken Bonds, and Allan M. Parnell
For the 13 counties declared eligible for federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian in Florida, this article documents the role net migration played in recent population growth – a crucial issue in climate change and policy deliberations. It outlines creative strategies and investments officials will have to leverage to rebuild and create resilient communities with reputational equity as well as facilitate continued economic development.
Utilizing a “Cradle to Career” Approach in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
by Kate MacArthur, EDFP
Economic development practitioners are in a unique position of connecting with multiple segments of the community. This article describes how economic developers in Ascension Parish, LA, influence the creation of alternative learning models to create new opportunities and solve problems.
This article takes a deep dive into the reevaluation of the use of downtown space and how the Toronto Region can leverage building conversions to address critical industry gaps in growing sectors, such as the region’s life sciences ecosystem – ultimately contributing to the growth of the local and national economy.
Downtown Non-Resident Workers, Residents and Visitors
by N. David Milder
There is an emerging consensus that our large downtowns must become more multifunctional by growing their central social function assets. Urbanists argue that our successful downtowns of the future will be much more places to connect, play and live. The economic recoveries of our downtowns will depend on their three most important user groups: workers, residents and visitors.
Planning for Thriving and Cohesive Places That Are in Balance with Ecology
by Kaizer Rangwala, AICP, CEcD, CNU-A
The era of limitless supply of land, cheap fuel, and easy money may be coming to an end. Further compounded by the climate and housing crisis, we are faced with an unprecedented need to wean off the addiction to keep growing with no regard to future consequences.
