The Economics of Amenity: Community Future and Quality of Life : A Policy Guide to Urban Economic Development - Softcover

McNulty, Robert H.; Jacobsen, Dorothy; Penne, R. Leo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0941182150 ISBN 13: 9780941182157

Publisher: Pub Center Cultural Resources, 1985

Synopsis

Drawing upon the experiences of cities throughout North America, this book is the bible of "Can you take quality of life to the bank?" development strategies and amenities; describes how communities are using downtowns, the performing arts, history, culture and civic pride to stimulate business investments, develop tourism, and increase and retain economic growth.

About this title

About the Author:

Bob McNulty is the President of Partners for Livable Communities, a nonprofit working to improve the livability of communities by promoting quality of life, economic development, social equity and the effectiveness of arts and culture in community building. Since its founding in 1977, Partners has helped communities set a common vision for the future, discover and use new resources for community and economic development and build public/private coalitions to further their goals. Bob has helped plan the resurgence of communities worldwide, including Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Calgary, Brisbane and San Diego. A graduate of Berkeleys Law and Business Schools, Bob is also the recipient of fellowships from both Harvard and Yale Universities.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pub Center Cultural Resources
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0941182150
• ISBN 13: 9780941182157
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 157