Economic Impact Study

Local Parks Provide $140 Billion in Economic Activity

Parks aren't always justified in economic terms, but a new report finds $140 billion reasons why parks are a positive addition to local communities.

December 10, 2015 - Next City

The Uneven Successes of Minnesota's 60-Mile Root River Bike Trail

The Root River Trail has fallen short of the "economic savior" status some were hoping from it, but it has also exceeded expectations in some towns along the route.

August 5, 2014 - Minneapolis Post

Economic Impact Report or 'Siren Call'?

Marlys Harris describes a simple way to overcome the default opposition setting that determines most local politics: “the sweet yoo-hoo of the economic-impact study.”

March 27, 2014 - MinnPost

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