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IPED Technical Reports

2011

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The Economic Impact Of The Proposed Northgate Transfer Center Contruction On El Paso, Texas, Roberto Tinajero, David Ramirez, David A. Schauer Oct 2011

The Economic Impact Of The Proposed Northgate Transfer Center Contruction On El Paso, Texas, Roberto Tinajero, David Ramirez, David A. Schauer

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The Institute for Policy and Economic Development (IPED) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was contracted by the Planning Division of City of El Paso to conduct an economic impact analysis of the proposed construction of the Northgate Transfer Center (NTC) that will accommodate a bus rapid transit system. This report is generated for the purpose of supporting a submission for funding to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Infrastructure Investments (TIGER Discretionary Grants). Therefore, this study quantifies the economic impacts of the proposed construction of the NTC on the County of El Paso, Texas. Specifically, this …


Potential Factors For Metal Heat Treatment In El Paso, Mario E. Caire, Dennis L. Soden Sep 2011

Potential Factors For Metal Heat Treatment In El Paso, Mario E. Caire, Dennis L. Soden

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The Paso del Norte region lacks local access to a small to midsized metal heat treating facility. As a result, local industries that manufacture products that require metal heat treatment services typically outsource this service to nonregional companies. Businesses have reported sending materials to California, Arizona, East Texas, and as far out as Illinois.


El Paso Downtown Perceptions: 2011 Survey, Roberto Tinajero, David Ramirez, Elizabeth K. Gibson Jul 2011

El Paso Downtown Perceptions: 2011 Survey, Roberto Tinajero, David Ramirez, Elizabeth K. Gibson

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The Institute for Policy and Economic Development (IPED) at the University of Texas at El Paso was contracted by the El Paso Downtown Management District (DMD), Strategic Communication Consulting Group (SCCG), and the City of El Paso Economic Development Department (EPED) to conduct a survey on issues related to downtown El Paso. Accordingly, this report provides a snapshot of the attitudes and perceptions of business owners and employees within the Downtown Management District, as well as El Paso County households, regarding several issues associated with downtown El Paso. The survey and its findings are intended to guide the DMD and …


The 2011 City Of El Paso Citizen Survey, Elizabeth K. Gibson, Lisa Tomaka, David Ramirez, Roberto Tinajero, Mario Caire, Dennis L. Soden Jun 2011

The 2011 City Of El Paso Citizen Survey, Elizabeth K. Gibson, Lisa Tomaka, David Ramirez, Roberto Tinajero, Mario Caire, Dennis L. Soden

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The Institute for Policy and Economic Development (IPED) at the University of Texas at El Paso was contracted by the City of El Paso’s Office of the City Manager to conduct a household survey exploring citizen attitudes and perceptions about City services and general quality of life issues. The present survey is the fourth in a series of similar surveys conducted in 2004, 2006, and 2008. These surveys, together, explore how El Paso citizens’ attitudes and perceptions have changed over time regarding their City and the services its government provides.