To prepare their region in Western North Carolina for a more resilient, equitable and prosperous future, Land of Sky Regional Council in 2022 convened the Chambers of Commerce in our five-county region. The Land of Sky CEDS is doubling down on greater collaboration so our region will have a brighter, more prosperous and equitable future for all. Click through to learn more about how Land of Sky developed their CEDS.
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In 2020, the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC) assisted the City of Hoschton with securing funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The project included construction of a 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank for the Hoschton water system which increased water storage, pressure, and fire safety for 3,601 households and 153 businesses.
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The Development District Association of Appalachia is holding its Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia from March 10-13, 2024. We plan to share cutting-edge ideas, highlight success stories and lessons learned, and engage with other LDDs during our annual gathering. DDAA is seeking compelling session proposals to ensure a comprehensive program. Session proposals should address topics and trends that reflect the wide-ranging needs and interests of member region, states or LDDs, with a focus on this year’s theme of Rural Prosperity.
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In 2021, Southern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board (STC), an LDD located in Corning, New York, collaborated with the Town of Cameron, a small municipality in Steuben County, to apply for a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for single-family housing rehabilitation. Click through to learn more about how this project impacted the community and led to additional funding.
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Eastgate Regional Council of Governments and thirteen communities along the Mahoning River are working together to restore the river that gave it’s life to support the steel manufacturing industry. Click through to view the video of their progress and vision.
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Having a new board member is only the first step in what you hope will be a mutually rewarding relationship. Whether orientation of your new board member is approached informally or formally, be sure to include the basics needed for new board members to become engaged in the work of the board right away, and to serve as a committed ambassador and advocate for your nonprofit’s mission for a long time to come.
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The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC), in coordination with multiple local governments, captures aerial photography and light detection and ranging data (LiDAR) during leaf-off conditions. This collaborative effort saves the local government 40% over conducting this project on their own. The imagery and LiDAR are being acquired to support the operation of local government Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for use and access by county and city managers, local economic development authorities, planning departments, emergency services, tax assessors and GIS staff. By acquiring these data during leaf-off conditions, features on the ground can be seen more clearly such as fire hydrants, building edges, sidewalks, and manholes.
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Welcome to the first edition of the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) Newslines
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The 2023 Annual Conference was a big success! A record number of attendees gathered to meet with peers across the region and learn of the great work getting done at local development districts near and far.
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Test Drive the Recovery-to-Work Ecosystem Builder’s Guide Local and regional leaders face many challenges in engaging employers and coordinating stakeholders to support their substance use disorder recovery initiatives. DDAA is here to help leaders learn how others are responding to this challenge and provide a guide and resources to build their recovery-to-work ecosystems. DDAA […]
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