Economic Development and Redevelopment

City Economic Development and Redevelopment

Planning and Revitalization

Leave your community better than you found it

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.      Economic Development is a critical component for any government.  You must seek to improve your community, both through quality new development and in the redevelopment of older or declining portions of your community.

       This on line book is frequently updated and revised. It will help you plan and revitalize your community.

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Introduction - Why Plan, When You Can React?
The Comprehensive Plan
The Economic Develoment Strategy
Post Recession Economic Development
Future Trends in Economic Development
Redevelopment Agreements

  
Citizen Leaders

Mayor
City Council / Village Board
Chairman Planning Commission / EDC 
Planning Commission / Economic Development Commission 
Citizens
Developers

Staff Leaders

Manager
Attorney
Planner / Economic Development Director
Public Works Director
Leadership

Development Programs

Retention, Expansion, and Attraction
Smart Growth
Sustainable Development
Economic Development Incentives
Facade Improvement Programs
Downtown Development
Akumni Housing
One Page Plans
Green Sculpture Park
OGM - Other Goverments Money
Gift Catalog
Social Marketing

Case Studies and Proposals
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Tinley Park Convention Center and Hotel
Warehouse District Redevelopment City of Peoria
Tax Increment Financing in Peoria
Transit Oriented Development
Build America Now
Eagle View Industrial Development
References

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
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Beth Ruyle is a Partner in Ruyle Hullinger and Associates. She was formerly a Financial Advisor with Ehlers and Associates, where she undertook a myriad of projects in fiscal strategic planning, economic development, intergovernmental programs and public finance. She previously served as the Director of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association for over twenty years. She led thirty eight municipalities in this Council of Governments in the development of plans and programs. Ruyle earned her Master Degree in Public Administration from the University of Georgia.  Contact her at: 

309 966 1616
bethruyle@gmail.com  

http://bethruyle.com

http://bethruyle.blogspot.com/

Chuck Eckenstahler (AICP & CED Retired), semi-retired in 2008 from a 35-year career as an active full-time municipal planning, economic development and real estate consultant.  He helped originate and teaches economic development subjects in the Certificate in Economic Development Program offered by the Graduate School of Business at Purdue North Central, Westville, Indiana and also serves on the faculty of the Lowell Stahl Center for Commercial Real Estate Studies at Lewis University, Oakbrook Illinois. Contact him at:
219-861-2077
pctecken@comcast.net
http://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckeckenstahler

http://chuckeckenstahler.wordpress.com/

Craig Hullinger AICP has 35 years of experience in economic development, city planning, and transportation planning. He is a Partner in the consulting firm of Ruyle Hullinger and Associates. He was formerly the Economic Development Director of Peoria, the Director of Land Use for Will County, and the Village Manager of Olympia Fields, Minooka, and University Park. He is member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, a Vietnam Veteran, and is a retired Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve. Contact him at:
309 634 5557
Craighullinger@gmail.com

http://craighullinger.com

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