Neighborhood Development Strategies
Posted by on November 19, 2012
Economic Development Training Class
Neighborhood Development Strategies
Date: January 17-18, 2013
Location: New York, NY
This practitioner-driven course uses the case study method to complement current neighborhood development theory. Participants will learn how to identify the major neighborhood actors, their objectives, and strategies for redevelopment, in addition to understanding the process for creating a strategic economic development plan to meet the neighborhood development goals. Specifically, this course will examine social capital (e.g., linkages, networks, talent, etc.), environmental capital (e.g., stewardship, residual management, etc.) and economic capital (e.g., investment and reinvestment) facing distressed neighborhoods and offer solutions to address local needs.
Course Highlights:
Asset creation, wealth creation, and enterprise development & expansion
Housing development, real estate speculation, and tax-base stabilization
Public and private sector role in combating inner city unemployment
Examining historical and current neighborhood trends
Performing leakage assessments and gap analyses
Aligning strategic plans for multiple neighborhood groups
Understanding the underserved needs for banking and grocery
Working with media to share success stories
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