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N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F D E V E L O P M E N T O R G A N I Z A T I O N S Prosperous, Healthy, Vibrant Rural Regions and Communities Kathy Nothstine December 6, 2012 National Rural Housing Conference

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“Sustainable communities” has as much meaning for rural and tribal communities as it does in urban and suburban areas. Come learn what this term and livability principles mean in a nonmetro context. Learn from HUD, USDA, and rural/tribal communities that have planned and implemented effective strategies. Key topics include economic opportunity, transportation, housing, communications, public engagement, and broadband.

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NATIO

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Prosperous, Healthy, VibrantRural Regions and Communities

Kathy NothstineDecember 6, 2012

National Rural Housing Conference

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NATIO

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About NADO

National association for 500+ regional development organizations

Develop training and resources to support regional development organizations, strengthen local governments and communities, and foster quality economic development

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Developed land in the U.S. quadrupled between 1945 – 2007, twice the rate of population growth over this time. (source: USDA Economic Research Service, 2007)

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National Population and Land Use Trends

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Transportation Patterns

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Vehicle Miles Traveled *

US Population **

* Source – US DOT, Traffic Volume Trends, (12 Month Moving Average, April 1983 to April 2008)

** Source – US Census Bureau, Annual Population Estimates

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Rural Economic Trends

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Mobile Population

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Terminology?

SIX LIVABILITY PRINCIPLESvibrant

resilient

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Livability means being able to take your kids to school, go to work, see a doctor, drop by the grocery or post office, go out to dinner and a movie, and play with your kids at the park, all without having to get into your car. Livability means building the communities that help Americans live the lives they want to live—whether those communities are urban centers, small towns, or rural areas.—Secretary Ray LaHoodU.S. DOT

Definitions?

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How do we know when we get there?

NYCASHVILLE

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There is no one destination!Every community’s needs and solutions will look different.

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Creating stronger, more resilient, more dynamic regions and communities

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1. Building on Assets

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Goal: To evaluate assets and create and retain wealth

Mobilize Northern Maine

www.nmdc.org/Development/mobilize_maine

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2. Growing Economic Competitiveness

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East Central Iowa

http://www.ecia.org/

Goal: To redevelop underutilized land and create space for new businesses.

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3. Enhancing Quality of Life

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Goal: To revitalize downtown by refocusing investments

Lewistown, Pennsylvania

http://www.downtownlewistown.com/

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4. Creating Efficiencies

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Rural-Urban Connections Strategy in Sacramento

Goal: To look at region’s growth and sustainability objectives from a rural perspective

http://www.sacog.org/rucs/

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5. Empowering Communities to Decide Their Futures

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Goal: To create guidelines for responsible growth

Mountain Landscapes Initiative (Western NC)

www.mountainlandscapesnc.org

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Resources

Kathy Nothstine [email protected]

www.NADO.org

http://www.nado.org/tag/vibrant-rural-communities/