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Articles 1 - 14 of 14
Full-Text Articles in Urban Studies and Planning
The Battle That Disney Should Have Won, Neil A. Silberman
The Battle That Disney Should Have Won, Neil A. Silberman
Neil A. Silberman
An oldie but goodie
Bondi's Island: Its Everybody's Problem, John Mullin
Bondi's Island: Its Everybody's Problem, John Mullin
Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Faculty Publication Series
Bondi's Island is so pungently smelly that it is a negative influence on where we live, work, play and invest. If we do not correct the problem quickly, the image of our region as a special place will erode dramatically. Further, this problem does not belong to Springfield alone. It is one that requires strong regional and state participation.
Bondi's Island: Its Everybody's Problem, John Mullin
Bondi's Island: Its Everybody's Problem, John Mullin
John R. Mullin
Bondi's Island is so pungently smelly that it is a negative influence on where we live, work, play and invest. If we do not correct the problem quickly, the image of our region as a special place will erode dramatically. Further, this problem does not belong to Springfield alone. It is one that requires strong regional and state participation.
A Top Down Perspective Of The Pioneer Valley: The Future Of Our Industrial Base, John Mullin, Zenia Kotval
A Top Down Perspective Of The Pioneer Valley: The Future Of Our Industrial Base, John Mullin, Zenia Kotval
Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Faculty Publication Series
Over the past five years the Center for Economic Development has been actively involved in industrial planning activities in virtually every community in the Valley. At times our work has been as local as developing a zoning amendment for an industrial park or preparing an overall economic development program. At other times it has been focused on broad policy aspects such as Governor Weld's recent initiative on improving our economic posture, or participating in the recovery of the WestMass Development Corporation. Throughout our work on approximately 40 different projects, plans and studies, we have been consistently amazed at the degree …
Reuse Potential Industrial Mill Complexes For Springfield, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Reuse Potential Industrial Mill Complexes For Springfield, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report provided a cross-section of mill buildings in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. These are representative in terms of location, past and present use and surrounding activities. The analysis of the mill buildings provides an inventory of each site, and when taken together, give an overall picture of the existing condition and potential of mill buildings.
The Future Of Masonic Lodges, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
The Future Of Masonic Lodges, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The purpose of this report was to assess the effects of declining membership on Masonic Buildings throughout the Connecticut River Valley. The Masons are an international philanthropic fraternal organization which has over 31 lodges or groups which meet at 24 sites in our study area. In Massachusetts, Masonic membership has declined almost 30% in the last ten years.
Overall Economic Development Program Montachusett Region, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Overall Economic Development Program Montachusett Region, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The goal of this report was to establish a system for one stop shopping where a project could go to one office and obtain all the permits necessary for the project to proceed; utilizing a bottom up approach so that the needs of local government are identified rather than determined by the state or federal government.
Resource Inventory And Preliminary Marketing Strategy For Economic Development, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Resource Inventory And Preliminary Marketing Strategy For Economic Development, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The purpose of this studio project is to inventory the resources and create a preliminary marketing strategy for the Town of Berre. A community wide survey was to be designed to gain insights on the perspectives and strengths of the community, but it was decided that citizen feeling could be more effectively and practically determined through focus groups.
Master Plan For The Town Of Whaley, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Master Plan For The Town Of Whaley, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The goal of this report was to provide guidance to the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen, among other government entities, of Whatley, Massachusetts, in developing local regulations and ordinances.
New England Green Technology Project, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
New England Green Technology Project, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report takes a look at the global market for green technology then focuses in on the six states that make up New England. It then takes a brief look at the history and the driving forces of the green technology In New England. Finally it compiles a list of foundations that meet the criteria set forth by the Center for Green Technology.
Buzzards Bay Aquarium New Bedford, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Buzzards Bay Aquarium New Bedford, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report was done in six parts: a history and background analysis of New Bedford, Massachusetts, and market research was carried out to understand local tourism efforts and visitors profiles. Then a study of existing aquariums throughout the country was taken to establish type, size, location and demographics, and analysis of the three possible aquarium sites in New Bedford in terms of size, location, access, parking and complementary facilities. Fifth, to enable New Bedford to remain in keeping with the existing marine industrial zoning on its waterfront the team investigated research and development possibilities for the aquarium and determine how …
Reuse Of Six Industrial Mills In Easthampton, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Reuse Of Six Industrial Mills In Easthampton, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The purpose of this report was to determine the suitability for the reuse of six turn-of-the-century industrial mills in Easthampton, Massachusetts. The mills, clustered in the center of town, are an important historic and architectural resource, providing a visual link with Easthampton’s industrial heritage.
Ware Recreation Facilities Plan, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Ware Recreation Facilities Plan, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report explores the history and physical characteristics of Ware, Massachusetts. It then delves into the existing recreation facilities currently in Ware. Finally, it identifies a list of issues and presents some long-term goals that touch on all forms of recreation including both indoor and passive recreational opportunities available within Ware.
A Top Down Perspective Of The Pioneer Valley: The Future Of Our Industrial Base, John Mullin, Zenia Kotval
A Top Down Perspective Of The Pioneer Valley: The Future Of Our Industrial Base, John Mullin, Zenia Kotval
John R. Mullin
Over the past five years the Center for Economic Development has been actively involved in industrial planning activities in virtually every community in the Valley. At times our work has been as local as developing a zoning amendment for an industrial park or preparing an overall economic development program. At other times it has been focused on broad policy aspects such as Governor Weld's recent initiative on improving our economic posture, or participating in the recovery of the WestMass Development Corporation. Throughout our work on approximately 40 different projects, plans and studies, we have been consistently amazed at the degree …