Research Articles:
Financial Data:
| Aurora’s Horizon Uptown Hits Bump. From the Denver Post, January 2010. BBC Research &Consulting reports to the city of Aurora, CO, that their planned Horizon Uptown development has hidden costs, and will be a financial burden to the city. |
| Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The Executive Summary of the2008 plan, including recreation providers and participant, and trends. |
| Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Trends. Discusses types ofoutdoor recreational activities, how much participation there is in each, and notes that the overall trendis for increasing participation in Colorado. |
| Colorado Tough Economic Times in 2009. A University of Colorado professor explains thepolitical and economic situation in Colorado, and suggests how careful planning and a diversifiedemployment base can promote economic growth without violating TABOR. |
| Cost of Growth in Vail & Eagle County. Description of the cost factors associated with growthand development, that more than offset new revenues. |
| Delaware Sprawl. Costs of various kinds of development in Delaware. Created by the Middletown,Odessa, and Townsend as they faced urban expansion into their mostly rural area. |
| Denver Parks Pay Off. An August 2010 article from the Denver Post describing the financial valueof Denver parks to the city and its residents |
| Economic Benefits of Bike Paths. This article makes a case that Cycling Lanies create more jobsthan Car-Only streets. |
| Economic Benefits of Bike Paths in Long Beach. The city of Long Beach, CA, long a bastion ofthe automobile, finds that adding bike paths adds value. |
| Economic Benefit of Outdoor Recreation. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation explores thecombined value of outdoor recreation, nature conservation, and historic preservation. Results arepresented in terms of Jobs, Tax Revenues, and Total Economic Activity. |
| Economic Benefit of Parks in New York. Preserving the former commuter High Line has provento be a very successful economic development effort. Housing and business close to the line turn outto be more valuable than properties further from the line. |
| Economic Benefits of Trails. American Trails offers a look at a wide variety of economic impactsfor trails and greenways. |
| Economic Benefits of Undeveloped Land. The Trust for Public Land describes value ofundeveloped land and open spaces in terms of property values, local economies, and economicdevelopment. It also makes a case for development occurring in already-developed areas, rather thansprawling in open areas. |
| Economic Impact of Trails on Property Values. A University of Cincinnati research project isamong the first to quantify the impact of multipurpose trail proximity on residential property valueswhile isolating the results from the biasing effect of nearby property values. |
| Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation in the West. Outdoor recreation tied to $256 Billion inSpending and 2.3 Million Jobs. |
| Home Values and Open Land Uses. A quantitative exploration of how much value is added tohomes (and the tax base they represent) for various open land uses. |
| Jobs per Square Foot – Commercial. A research study that shows how to calculate the number ofjobs likely to be created by various kinds of commercial developments. Helpful in estimating benefitsand costs for developments. |
| Living Wage Calculation for Clear Creek Count. A calculation from the Living Wage Calculator(http://www.livingwage.geog.psu.edu/states/08/locations) web site. Suggests an hourly wage forresidents of Clear Creek County that would provide a decent living– one that is higher than the povertylevel or the minimum wage. Can be compared to living wages in other communities. |
| Northwest Colorado Growth and Change. A case study of the City of Rifle, and the impact ofchanges in the region. Explores issues with timing of costs and revenues. |
| Northwest Colorado Socioeconomic Analysis and Forecasts. A study of the the socioeconomicforecasts, fiscal projections, and model. Explores the impact of major oil drilling in the region.Projects fiscal impacts. |
| Open Space and Property Values. A report by Dr. John Crompton, describing the impact of parksand open space on property values and the property tax base. Discusses principles, empiricalstudies, and implications for policy. |
| Outdoor Recreation Economy. Outdoor Recreation is an economic giant, bigger thanPharmaceuticals, Outpatient Health Care, Financial Service, and many other industries. |
| Protected Areas Drive Economic Growth. Statistics on Visitor Spending and Jobs Created forvarious jpublic lands in Colorado. |
| Quiet Recreation. An economic model cites benefits of “quiet” recreation, and notes that it hashigher value to the community than motorized recreation. |
| Robbing Peter to Pay Aurora. From the Denver Post, March 2010. In an effort to make theirHorizon Uptown development pay, the city tries to find funds in unusual places – and have taxpayersacross Colorado help support them. (Note: the ploy was subsequently overturned). |