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Community and Economic Development (53)
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» Action for Market Towns 
UK national organization dedicated to promoting the vitality and viability of small towns.
http://www.towns.org.uk/
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» BP Darcy Development Limited 
British Petroleum subsidiary working to redevelop the former Llandarcy Oil refinery in Neath, South Wales, through loans and partnerships.
http://www.bpdarcy.com/
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» CEOs for Cities 
A bipartisan, nonprofit alliance of U.S. mayors, corporate executives, university presidents and nonprofit leaders, that works with local and national policy-makers to advance the economic competitiveness of cities.
http://www.ceosforcities.org/
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» Center for Community Economic Development 
Department of University of Wisconsin Extension creates, applies and transfers multidisciplinary knowledge to help people understand community change and identify opportunities.
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cced/
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» Centre for Community Enterprise 
Builds capacity in Canadian community based organizations by providing technical expertise and resources. Offers details about training, technical assistance, and research.
http://www.cedworks.com/
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» Change Communications 
Providing internet solutions for housing and community development organizations. Also includes useful links page.
http://www.change.org/
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» Cities Alliance 
Global association of cities and development partners works to eliminate slums through the development of new tools, practical approaches, and knowledge sharing.
http://www.citiesalliance.org/
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» Collaborative Economics 
Helps public and private leadership groups develop and implement collaborative strategies for creating high-performing economic communities.
http://www.coecon.com/
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» Community Empowerment Network 
Initiative supports capacity building and the development of networks to share community knowledge and experiences. [in Russian and English]
http://www.communityempowerment.net/
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» Community Planning 
A starting point for citizens interested in community involvement. Includes general principles, methods, scenarios, publications, and a glossary.
http://www.communityplanning.net/
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» Community Reinvestment Fund 
Nonprofit organization that provides access to funds for community development lenders.
http://www.crfusa.com/
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» Community Revitalization 
Extensive collection of writings on downtowns and urban redevelopment.
http://www.emich.edu/public/geo/557book/a100.main.html
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» Community Technology Advisors Corp. 
Leads community-wide economic development efforts by bringing community leaders together to discuss public policy, technology, and finding collaborative projects to encourage financial growth.
http://www.communitytechnologyadvisors.com/
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» Economic Development Institute 
University of Oklahoma program providing professional economic developers with training, knowledge, and tools.
http://www.occe.ou.edu/edi/
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» Economic Development Solutions, Inc. 
Dedicated to improving community and economic development programs by adapting and incorporating best practices into the initiative's operations.
http://www.e-d-solutions.com/
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» Economic Opportunity Studies 
A non-profit corporation that offers training in support of organizations and projects that provide low-income families and communities with resources they need to become more self-sufficient.
http://www.opportunitystudies.org/
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» Haringey Community Empowerment Network 
Part of a government initiative to bring about long lasting regeneration in the UK's most deprived neighborhoods.
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/Haringey_CEN
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» International Downtown Association 
Promotes vital and livable urban centers by providing support to business improvement districts and communities. Includes case studies and various resources for planners, developers, and business owners.
http://www.ida-downtown.org
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» International Urban Development Association 
Encourages the exchange of information, experience, and best practices on urban development and renewal across the world. Provides an annual conference, publications, newsletters, and networking opportunities.
http://www.inta-aivn.org/
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» KEI Expert Centre Urban Renewal 
Information about urban renewal in the Netherlands, including policy, processes, organizations, and projects. [in Dutch and English]
http://www.kei-centrum.nl/
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» Kumarappa Institute of Gram Swaraj 
Promotes rural community development by supporting village projects and people's institutions. Group supports Gandhi's principles of self-reliance and cooperation on a local level. Includes directive, activities and annual report.
http://www.kigs.org/
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» Living Cities 
The National Community Development Initiative helps improve the vitality of urban neighborhoods by supporting community development corporations.
http://www.livingcities.org/
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» Marketek, Inc. 
Market research firm specializing in market analysis and economic development services for downtown revitalization projects. [requires Flash]
http://www.marketekinc.com/
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» National Main Street Center 
Resources and information on how to preserve and revitalize historic downtowns and main streets. Part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
http://www.mainstreet.org/
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» National Neighborhood Coalition 
An alliance of non-profit and community based organizations providing current information, advocacy, and support.
http://www.neighborhoodcoalition.org/
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» National Vacant Properties Campaign 
A national American campaign to prevent abandonment, redevelop vacant properties and revitalize existing communities.
http://www.vacantproperties.org/
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» NeighborWorks America 
Information relating to a host of community-revitalization efforts from across the United States, focused on revitalizing declining neighborhoods, and supporting the development and preservation of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.
http://www.nw.org/
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» Neighborhood Design Center 
A nonprofit organization founded in Baltimore, Maryland by volunteers dedicated to providing urban communities with access to professional, conceptual architectural, landscape, design and planning services.
http://www.ndc-md.org/
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» Rebuilding Communities Initiative 
Am initiative of the Annie E. Casey Foundation helping to transform troubled neighborhoods into safe environments.
http://www.aecf.org/rci/
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» Renewal Associates 
Consultancy specializing in economic, social and environmental regeneration.
http://www.renewal.eu.com/
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» Renewal.net 
A guide to neighbourhood renewal in the United Kingdom. Includes how-to guides, case studies, and project summaries.
http://www.renewal.net/
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» Scottish Enterprise 
Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Provides online support and skills development assistance to local enterprises and jobseekers.
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
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» Solutions for America 
A program of the Pew Partnership for Civic Change. Provides research and best practices on community development issues.
http://www.solutionsforamerica.org/
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» Strategic Development Solutions 
Consultants specializing in building strategic partnerships, creating policy, developing strategies and securing the financial resources necessary to promote quality economic development and housing opportunities within communities.
http://www.strategicds.com/
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» The ICA Group 
Provides consulting services to clients working in, or seeking to start, worker-owned and community-based businesses.
http://www.ica-group.org/
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» The New Rules Project 
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) proposes a set of new rules that builds community by supporting humanly scaled politics and economics.
http://www.newrules.org/
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» ThinkCycle 
An academic, non-profit initiative engaged in supporting distributed collaboration towards design challenges among underserved communities and the environment.
http://www.thinkcycle.org
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» UK Business Incubation 
An independent body (with government backing) that promotes and supports business incubation in Britain.
http://www.ukbi.co.uk
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» Urban Regeneration Companies 
An umbrella group for British public-private partnerships devoted to achieving redevelopment strategies for key towns and cities.
http://www.urcs-online.co.uk/
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» Village Retail Services Association 
Offers support and advice to rural communities across Britain whose village shop or other retail service is threatened.
http://www.virsa.org/
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» Western Rural Development Center 
Hopes to strengthen rural communities by facilitating development research with universities and communities.
http://www.ext.usu.edu/wrdc/
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» World Bank: Urban Development 
Networks, institutes, groups, and regional infrastructure units responsible for international urban development lending and technical assistance.
http://www.worldbank.org/urban/
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Last Updated: 2006-06-25 22:04:30
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