Innovators in Rural Community Economic Development

Looking Forward 30 Years – Adirondack Park Conference

Tags: Community Economic Development, Natural Resource Based Economic Development

Client Name: Albany Law School, New York State Bar Association

Client Type: Education/Research Institution, Non-profit

Year: 2003

Location: New York

Shanna Ratner participated in the panel discussion "Economy: Directing Development to "Acceptable Areas"." The discussion focused on current and future development trends and opportunities and how the Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan can facilitate sound future opportunities, with a focus on development along highway and river corridors, impacts of population growth, housing, and transportation and infrastructure needs. The conference was presented by the Government Law Center of Albany Law School and the New York State Bar Association Environmental and Municipal Law Sections.