ERA’s staff often writes papers on their specific practice areas. Their education and experience in the industry have made them leaders.
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Economic Policy and Planning
Current and Future Urbanization in India presented by Amitabh Barthakur at the APA National Conference, April 2008
Targeting a Portfolio of Clusters by 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. Lee
Urban Innovations:Financial Tools in Brownfield Revitalization by David Bergman et al originaly published in Plan Canada
Planning, 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.Jones
The New Tourism and Leisure Environment by Clive B. Jones
The Future Role of Theme Parks in International Tourism by Clive B. Jones & John Robinett
Cutting Edge Technology by Clive B. Jones
Scouting the Track: The Economic Outlook for Tourism and Attractions by John Robinett
Creative Industries, Economic Development and Creative Tourism by David Bergman
Economics Economic Impact & Benefit/Cost of High-Speed Rail for California by William W. Lee
Canamex Corridor Plan by William W. Lee
Aviation in California by William W. Lee
Real Estate Services
Cinemas in the Community by Brian Sands
Review of Best Practices for Tax-Increment Financing in the United States by David A. Wilcox and David E. Versel
Real Estate Impacts of Urban by Patrick L. Phillips
Destination Databases As Keys To Effective Marketing by Clive B. Jones
The 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. Cory
Resort Trends For The Millenium (Power-Point) by Gregory L. Cory
Creating Value By Creating Place by Gregory L. Cory
Creating 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. Krekorian
How 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
A Blessing in Disguise by David Camp and Jessica Mello
International Theme Park Development and Trends Implications and Lessons Learned for China (English/Chinese) by Chris L. Yoshii and Christian Aaen
Facing 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