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American Planning Association (APA) APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.
Center for Transportation Research & Education CTRE performs transportation research for public and private agencies and companies; manages its own education program for transportation students; and conducts local, regional, and national transportation services and continuing education programs.
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Community Development The Community Affairs department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City supports the Federal Reserve System's economic growth objectives by promoting community development and fair and impartial access to credit. The department focuses research on challenging issues affecting economic prospects in low- and moderate- income communities and brings together community stakeholders to explore prospective solutions. http://www.kansascityfed.org/home/subwebs.cfm?subweb=3&menu=3
Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) As an outreach service of the University of Iowa, the Institute provides organizational improvement programs for local government elected officials and staff. Programs and conferences are offered throughout Iowa for state and local government officials, employees; topics include strategic planning, organizational development, team building, community visioning, intergovernmental cooperation, and increasing citizen cooperation. http://inrc.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/ipa2/index.html http://www.extension.iastate.edu/programbuilder/
Iowa Association of Counties (ISAC) The Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) is a private, nonprofit corporation. ISAC members are elected and appointed county officials from all 99 counties. ISAC's mission is to promote effective and responsible county government for the people of Iowa.
Iowa Chapter – American Planning Association The Iowa Chapter of the APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.
Iowa Non-Profit Resource Center The Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center is a University-wide collaboration to make more accessible information and educational programs focused on strengthening the operational capacity of Iowa nonprofit organizations. The Center's website is a primary source of information including relevant books and courses offered by Iowa institutions and organizations, links to useful nonprofit websites and an ever-growing list of frequently asked questions which address important nonprofit issues. http://www.uiowa.edu/homepage/resources/listings/i/IA-non-prof-res.html
National Trust for Historic Preservation The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. http://www.preservationnation.org/
National Trust Main Street Center The National Trust Main Street Center is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Today the Center advocates a comprehensive approach that rural and urban communities alike can use to revitalize their traditional commercial areas through historic preservation and grassroots-based economic development.
Program Builder Program Builder provides you with the tools to construct personalized service agreements with Economic Development Service providers. Programs include services for economic development, leadership, government, governance, landscape revitalization, community visualizing, downtown restoration, parks, transportation, workshops, local government, geodatabase, nonprofit agencies, leadership and management. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/programbuilder/
Project for Public Places Project for Public Spaces is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities.
Transportation Policy Research Program Research on transportation-related solutions to societal needs and problems is provided by the Transportation Policy Research Program within the Public Policy Center. |
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