Case Study

After the devastating Northridge earthquake in 1994 which exacerbated economic conditions in the San Fernando Valley, local officials decided to establish a new economic development alliance in the form of a public-private partnership to pursue ...

Ranked as one of the most-educated, highest-earning cities in the nation, Arlington, Virginia has a significant business travel industry due to the central location of the Pentagon. After the attack on the Pentagon on September 11th, the community ...

The coastline around Wilmington and the outer banks, boasts one of the largest recreational areas north of Florida, whereby tourism accounts for $390 million in annual economic impact. In 1999, three consecutive category 1 and 2 hurricanes struck ...

Well known for its Southern charm and hospitality, Charleston, SC has a large tourism industry, which accounts for a major part of the regional economy. The aftermath of Hurricane Hugo in 1989 left 50,000 individuals homeless and caused a total of ...