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Economic Development Of Erving, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Economic Development Of Erving, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report presents information on Erving, Massachusetts’ economy and main economic development issues. It begins with an analysis of demographic, labor, and employment statistics, then discusses some key issues that pose challenges to and provide opportunities for future development. It concludes with recommendations for taking action to address challenges and to seize opportunities.
Guide To Green Planning And Regulation Practices In Suasco Watershed, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Guide To Green Planning And Regulation Practices In Suasco Watershed, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report discusses six planning tools or techniques selected by the client that have been used in six different SuAsCo (Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers) communities. The six case studies highlighting these tools as they applied in the watershed and Eastern Massachusetts were assessed as to their strengths and weaknesses in light of current national practices.
Constructing The Information Society: Women, Information Technology, And Design, Jane E. Fountain
Constructing The Information Society: Women, Information Technology, And Design, Jane E. Fountain
Jane E. Fountain
For the first time in history, women have the opportunity to play a major and visible role in a social transformation of potentially monumental proportions. The extensive reach and penetration of information technology into virtually every area of society creates enormous opportunities for women. But women’s lack of representation in IT design roles may prevent them from capitalizing on these opportunities. Most current discussion and analysis focuses on the increasing numbers of women as users of information technology with great emphasis on their use of the Internet and World Wide Web. Comparatively little attention has been given to the potential …