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Economic Impact Study For Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Division Of Parks And Recreation, Melynda L. Milburn Jan 2006

Economic Impact Study For Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Division Of Parks And Recreation, Melynda L. Milburn

MPA/MPP/MPFM Capstone Projects

When requesting funds, planning activities or soliciting input from the public or elected officials, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Division of Parks and Recreation needs to be able to document the economic impact of its activities. The challenge is a lack of data to illustrate that impact. Considering this information gap, it would be even more difficult to gain support for a consistent funding source based on the economic impact of Lexington Parks and Recreation programs.

The intention of this capstone is to answer the following questions:

  • Does Lexington Parks and Recreation have an impact on money being brought into Fayette …