Taintor & Associates - Economic Development

	South County Sustainable Economy Project Washington County, Rhode Island (2003) Assisted two non-profits and nine towns to develop regional strategies for sustainable economic growth in “South County” (Washington County), RI. One of the fastest growing areas in Southern New England, South County is struggling to manage growth and its impacts. Taintor & Associates developed local and regional goals, identified suitable types of economic development for the region, highlighted sites that could support development, and recommended ways to integrate planning across town boundaries. The Sustainable Economy project was also linked to the County’s Greenspace Protection Project, and was designed to strengthen the region's existing development patterns and to protect its valuable natural and cultural resources.
	Pinelands Rural Economic Development Pilot Program New Jersey Pinelands (1999) Assisted the New Jersey Pinelands Commission in a pilot program to develop sustainable and appropriate economic development strategies for five study areas encompassing a total of seven municipalities in South Jersey. The project resulted in specific economic development strategies for each area, including: ecotourism strategies for three townships along the Mullica River Corridor, and for two townships along the Delaware Bayshore; infrastructure and design recommendations for two townships along major regional arterials; and a three-pronged approach to revitalization of an historic borough, including enhancement and positioning of the village center, support for commercial growth around a small airport, and providing space for small contractors serving nearby resort areas. The recommendations of this project are being pursued by the Pinelands Commission, and the Pilot Program is expected to be expanded to serve other communities in the region.
	Economic Analysis and Tourism Marketing Strategy Elko, Nevada (1998)
	Ecotourism and Economic Development Feasibility Study Sheffield, Massachusetts (1995) Prepared an economic development program for the town of Sheffield (pop. 3,200) in the Berkshire hills region of western Massachusetts. Entitled "New Directions from Old Strengths," the strategy builds on the area's traditional economy of agriculture, small manufacturing enterprises, and cottage industries; and seeks to complement these traditional activities by promoting a small-scale environmental and cultural tourism sector.

Economic Development Analysis & Planning

Linking thorough analysis to community economic vitality

Representative Projects