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Economic Policy and Planning
Targeting a Portfolio of Clustersby Aaron Smith as published in Economic Development America, June 2007 The Value of a Major League Sports Franchise to a Community by Steven E. Spickard The Economic Impact of Convention & Conference Centers by Steven E. Spickard Canamex Corridor Plan by William W. LeeUrban Innovations:Financial Tools in Brownfield Revitalization by David Bergman et al originaly published in Plan CanadaPlanning, Development and Culture /
Audio version (.mp3)
Interview with David Bergman aired on National Public Radio's Smart City News Miami 21 Planning Project Interview with Patrick Phillips aired on National Public Radio's Smart City News Knowledge Based Tourism
World Tourism Organization Round Table by Clive B.JonesThe New Tourism and Leisure Environment by Clive B. Jones The Future Role of Theme Parks in International Tourism by Clive B. Jones & John RobinettCutting Edge Technology by Clive B. JonesScouting the Track: The Economic Outlook for Tourism and Attractions by John RobinettCreative Industries, Economic Development and Creative Tourism by David Bergman
Economics Economic Impact & Benefit/Cost of High-Speed Rail for California by William W. LeeCanamex Corridor Plan by William W. Lee
Aviation in California by William W. Lee
Real Estate ServicesCinemas in the Community by Brian SandsReview of Best Practices for Tax-Increment Financing in the United States by David A. Wilcox and David E. VerselReal Estate Impacts of Urban by Patrick L. Phillips Destination Databases As Keys To Effective Marketing by Clive B. JonesThe Heat is On for Retail TIFs by Patrick L. Phillips
Resort Investment & Development by J. Richard McElyea & Gregory L. Cory Resort Trends For The Millenium by Gregory L. CoryResort Trends For The Millenium (Power-Point) by Gregory L. CoryCreating Value By Creating Place by Gregory L. CoryCreating Value By Creating Place (Power-Point) by Gregory L. Cory
How to Pencil Out Your Golf Development by J. Richard McElyea & Gene P. Krekorian Emerging Trends in Public-Private Joint Development of Golf Courses by Richard McElyea & Gene P. KrekorianHow to create successful golf membership plans and programsby Richard Warfel Golf Facility Market and Financial Feasibity Studies by Richard Warfel
Master Planning for Large Scale Development Projects(English/Chinese) by Chris L. Yoshii
Entertainment and Leisure Services
International Theme Park Development and Trends Implications and Lessons Learned for China (English/Chinese) by Chris L. Yoshii and Christian AaenFacing up to the Challenge-Cultural and Heritage Attractions by Brian Sands
Filmpark Babelberg by Brian Sands
The Future Role of Theme Parks in International Tourism by Clive B. Jones & John Robinett
Theme Park Development Case Study - Fiesta, Texas by Raymond Braun
Big Fun by David Camp & Christian Aaen
Big Fun 2003 by David Camp
Europe - A Single Market? by David Camp
IAAPA Gossip (First published in Attractions Management Magazine) by John Robinett
Just Add Guests: Instant Attractions (First published in Attractions Management Magazine) by John Robinett
Orlando: How High Is Up? (First published in Attractions Management Magazine) by John Robinett
From Casino to Resort by Mark E. Dvorchak
Class II Gaming: Not Second Class by Mark E. Dvorchak
A Regional Competitive Model for Casino Resorts by Mark E. Dvorchak