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Economics

Old Dominion University

Series

2009

Hampton Roads

Articles 1 - 4 of 4

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Part 1: The Regional Economy Contracts, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 1: The Regional Economy Contracts, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Defense spending continues to cushion our economic downturn, but two other major drivers, the port and tourism, have contracted. We also report stress tests for our major regional banks.

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Part 2: The Hotel Industry In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 2: The Hotel Industry In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Stagnant or declining patronage and excess capacity have made this a very challenging time for an industry that is vital to our future.

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Part 6: Traffic Congestion In Hampton Roads: Identifying And Measuring Our Bottlenecks, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 6: Traffic Congestion In Hampton Roads: Identifying And Measuring Our Bottlenecks, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

A well-known national analysis of traffic congestion identifies the 15 worst choke points in Hampton Roads. Most of them are connected to our tunnels.

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Part 7: The Tunnels That Connect Hampton Roads: Wonderful Assets Or Potential Achilles' Heels?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 7: The Tunnels That Connect Hampton Roads: Wonderful Assets Or Potential Achilles' Heels?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Wonderful Assets or Potential Achilles’ Heels? The prosperity of our region depends upon five major bridge/tunnel installations, all of which potentially can be closed either by accidents or terrorism. As we recently have discovered, they are vulnerable to a variety of possible threats.

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