The Western Puerto Rico Food and Agro Processing Center (FAPC) began operations in March of 2012 after a site acquisition and renovation by the grantee, Brightwood Development Corporation. The food hub has received significant attention, including its being featured in the first ... [Continue Reading]
Archives for October 2012
PPL Partnership Creates Jobs and Reduces Waste
The Environmental Services Board of Hennepin County, Minnesota announced its renewed partnership with PPL Industries' Second Chance Mattress Recycling program. The board issued a press release in October of 2012: October 17, 2012 — The board has renewed a partnership with ... [Continue Reading]
Green Exchange – Chicago
News: Green Exchange Wins Outstanding Neighborhood Real Estate Award Green Exchange of Chicago has become a hub for the Midwestern "green economy." EDAC client, North Branch Works (previously known as the Local Economic and Employment Development Council- LEED), leveraged ... [Continue Reading]
Neighborhood Beautification and Social Enterprise – CRCD
Launched in 2010 as a job-creation engine, the Coalition for Responsible Community Development's social enterprise, CRCD Enterprises, provides "neighborhood beautification" services to the City of Los Angeles. CRCD Enterprises employs at-risk young adults from South Los Angeles ... [Continue Reading]
Midtown Global Market Tops “Best Of” List
Contained within the Midtown Global Market is a veritable flavor wonderland. A melting pot of ethnic restaurants and small businesses allow for a quick cultural tour. Foodwise, you'll find a wealth of options -- everything from tacos (traditional and fusion) to camel burgers, ... [Continue Reading]
Rethinking National Economic Development Policy
Sections/excerpts from EDAC's “Rethinking National Economic Development Policy” (Bennett Harrison and Marcus Weiss, co-principal investigators). Edward W. Hill, Bennett Harrison and Marcus S. Weiss. "Executive Summary." Richard McGahey. "Economic Development, Devolution, ... [Continue Reading]
Hill District Shop ‘n Save
The Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA has been without a grocery store for over 30 years and has been designated by local government as a “food desert”. The CED funding will complete the financing for the construction of a 36,000 sq. ft. building where the major ... [Continue Reading]