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APA and the Economic Development Administration have partnered to provide content on a variety of economic development topics, including best practices, regional cooperation, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Economic Development Toolbox

This is an online series devoted to economic development strategies and methods that APA will be releasing monthly. Each part of the series will serve as a practical guide for community leaders planning for economic development. This series was developed through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA).

As part of this joint effort, APA is offering critical and timely economic development tools and techniques as well as highlighting discussions among leaders and practitioners through a variety of outlets including a monthly e-newsletter, quarterly feature story, and several web broadcasts.

2009 Tools of the Trade

2008 Economic Development Toolbox

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Planning and Economic Development

An Economic Development Toolbox: Strategies and Methods

Many of the strategies and methods discussed in this series can be found in more detail in APA's Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Report: An Economic Development Toolbox: Strategies and Methods (PAS 541).

An Economic Development Toolbox: Strategies and Methods

Planner Spotlight

Livelier River Cities Unfold at the Gateway

The Greater St. Louis Regional Empowerment Zone is unique because it covers five local jurisdictions in two states and 22 census tracts, and comprises nearly 50,000 residents in 20 square miles.

Tara Buckner, AICP

Previous Planner Spotlight

Online Series Offers Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits

In partnership with APA, the Economic Development Administration is producing a series of broadcasts called Economic Development Today.

AICP members of APA can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits by viewing the broadcasts and reading supplemental materials. Details on the requirements and credits are listed below.

Get details about earning CM credits for viewing EDA broadcasts