Last week I was on a very interesting webinar about the use of technologies in Economic Development across the state. Especially intriguing was information about the use of visual modeling and 3D images for the proposals of new development in communities. Imaging how the pitch for a new arena would go if people could "walk" through models of the layout of the arena, parking, nearby housing and entertainment, even a "ride" on the trolley! Proponents say that using this modeling turned around a doomed project in their community... Listen at http://icma.org/main/ns_search.asp?nsid=3387.
Also, spend some time looking around the ICMA.org website, it has lots of innovative suggestions for communities, the latest is a look at how to get young workers interested in government/community development.
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