Locality Development

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Locality Development

• Locality Development is centered on the
  ownership, regulation, and management of land. In
  addition, it takes into account urban design,
  transportation, and quality of life issues.
• The three overarching goals of locality
  development are
• 1) Image building Creating a sense of identity
  and a sense of place.
• 2) Livability Improving the amenities and
  quality of life in a community.
• 3) Business improvement Improve the
  attractiveness of the locality to new and
  relocating businesses.
• Locality development is by far the most
  well-known and common technique for stimulating
  economic development. Why?
• Cities do this stuff anyway
• City officials are comfortable with these
  techniques
• The local community usually supports these
  efforts
• All of these techniques should be utilized as
  part of a community vision, one that makes an
  area more marketable and competitive.

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Locality Development Approaches

• Blakely notes several different approaches to
  Locality Development. These include--Landbanki
  ng/Land Aggregation --Tourism
  Planning --Infrastructure Provision --Townscapin
  g--Spec Buildings --Shopsteading--Incentive/O
  verlay Zoning --Hsg/Neigh Imprvmnts--BIDs --
  Community Services --Regulation Streamlining
• What is each of the above approaches?
• What is the fundamental element behind each
  approach?
• How is each approach expected to contribute to
  local economic development? (Expected/Desirable
  Outcomes?)
• What is the role of the local government in each
  approach?
• Example?