A group of nationally renowned urban planning, real estate, and resilience experts representing the Urban Land Institute (ULI) will be making recommendations next week to Ada County, Idaho, on the revitalization and potential redevelopment of the Expo Idaho site. Sponsored by Ada County, Idaho, the Advisory Services panelists will analyze multiple revitalization and potential development scenarios for the 247-acre Expo Idaho site. The scenarios will need to account for the combination of existing assets, open space, and new development potential in order to strengthen the activity center as a year-round anchor and economic engine for the county.

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Flooding is the most expensive and common natural disaster in the United States, and managing flood risk is critical to protecting homes, local and regional economies, and community well-being. On Safer Ground: Floodplain Buyouts and Community Resilience highlights how local governments across the United States are increasingly turning to buyouts as one strategy to cost effectively reduce flood risk, offer relief to residents, and potentially improve access to open space in urban areas. The report explores best practices for community resilience involving floodplain buyouts and models for partnerships with the private sector.

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Member-led task forces organized by ULI district councils in Chicago, Phoenix, Sacramento, and Tampa worked during 2019 and 2020 to address local policy and regulatory barriers to the creation of healthier and more equitable places. Change for Good features executive summaries of each task force, including observations, findings, and recommendations. The report also documents common themes and takeaways gleaned from these experiences.

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