For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly DDAA Annual Conference Registration Now Open! Join DDAA for sessions focused on regional development, the federal landscape, and the programs and policies that matter most to Local Development Districts and their stakeholders. Conference content will begin on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10 for DDAA Board Members. […]
Continue ReadingFor all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Land of Sky Regional Council Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS): Our Region, Our Future DDAA Board Member: Town of Cameron Housing Rehabilitation Project To prepare their region in Western North Carolina for a more resilient, equitable and prosperous future, Land of Sky Regional Council in 2022 convened […]
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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.
Continue ReadingFor all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly DDAA Board Member: Improving Water Infrastructure in Northeast Georgia 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingFor all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Register Today for New DDAA Trainings! New Executive Directors Training Are you a new Executive Director? Join DDAA’s New Executive Director Training! October 19, 2023 Arlington, VA By attending the training, we will help you conquer challenges, network with other new executives, and learn practical lessons from […]
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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.
Continue ReadingFor all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly LLDD Board Member Shares Project Highlight Video: Eastgate River of Opportunity Project LDD Board Member Shares Project Highlight Video: Eastgate River of Opportunity Project. Eastgate Regional Council of Governments and thirteen communities along the Mahoning River are working together to restore the river that gave it’s life […]
Continue ReadingEastgate 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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