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Choices Video
How can we make wise choices about the future? Through interviews with developers, architects, elected officials, realtors, conservationists, community leaders and other voices from around the West, this video explores why choices matter when it comes to building thriving communities in today's economy.
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Mr. Minicozzi explained why communities must think and act differently going forward to secure their economic sustainability. For more information, contact Joe Minicozzi at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Adam Ducker Mr. Ducker explored national and regional market trends' implications on real estateand development in today's economy. For more information, contact Adam Ducker at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Andy Knudtsen, AICP and Clark Anderson This presentation detailed findings of an ongoing study that explores market trends in Rocky Mountain Communities. For more information, contact Clark Anderson at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Jed Selby Mr. Selby's presentation provided a private sector perspective on building walkable, mixed-use development in the small mountain town of Buena Vista. For more information, contact Jed Selby at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Brad Segal, AICP; Jennifer Coates; Scott Shine, AICP & Mark Heller, AICP This session featured several presentations that focused on the strategies communities can employ to bring their downtowns and commercial centers to the next level.
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"Breath Life into Downtown" (B. Segal) "Downtown Ridgway" (J. Coates) |
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"Economic Development Strategies that Work" (B. Cole) |
Brian Cole Mr. Cole discussed how communities can avoid "chasing smoke stacks" in their economic development efforts. For more information, contact Brian Cole at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Ms. Blansett highlighted the importance of leadership in achieving economic development goals. For more information, contact Susan Blansett at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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