Helpful Resources

Data Sources

DataPlace www.dataplace.org A one-stop source for housing and demographic data, including data on population, income, education, and housing for local communities, regions, and the nation. The site allows users to develop custom maps, charts, and rankings that incorporate data from multiple sources to assist in analyzing, interpreting, and applying the data in decision making.

State & County QuickFacts quickfacts.census.gov/qfd Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography.

US Census http://www.census.gov/ Provides data tools on people and households and business and industry.

Site Selection and Economic Development Organizations

Area Development Magazinehttp://www.areadevelopment.com/ For site selection professionals.  Offers articles and property database.

Site Selection magazine http://www.siteselection.com/ Online magazine for corporate real estate strategy and economic development

IAMC - Industrial Asset Management Council http://www.iamc.org/ A group of industrial asset leaders that provide high-quality education to its members.

Fast Facility http://www.fastfacility.com/ Offers an online database of sites and buildings across the country.

Economic Development Articles

Rural Research Reports http://ruraltransportation.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=60992

Rural Brownfields http://www.nado.org/rf/innocenters/brown.php

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