EDR Group Update
 
Economic Development Research Group, Inc.                                 December 2009 
Happy Holidays from EDR Group
To all of our clients, teaming partners and friends, we extend our best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and New Year!
EDR Group Welcomes
Ben Miller           
EDR Group is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Miller as Communications & Administrative Associate.  Ben is upgrading media relations in response to growing international interest in the firm's economic impact and policy work.
Presentation by Steven Landau to the Seventh National Aviation System Planning Symposium, 2009
Presentation by Steven Landau to the American Association of Airport Executives, 2009
TREDIS, the most widely used tool for assessing economic impacts of transportation projects, announces version 3.6.3, with expanded features for highway, rail, air, marine, and transit projects. 
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Using  Energy Efficiency to Support Economic Growth
 
Results from a new study by Environment Northeast and EDR Group show how large-scale increases in energy-efficiency investment can create significant positive economic growth for states, even with ratepayers funding. 
Economic Development Benefit of Clean Energy
 
A study by KEMA and EDR Group examines how investment in clean energy generation can spur local manufacturing and energy services, producing positive economic and emission impacts. 
Northeast CanAm Connections: Integrating the Economy & Transportation 

After three years of study, the much-anticipated Northeast CanAM Connections report has been released.  It provides a bold plan for improving economic development by enhancing cross-border linkages. 
Valuing of Environmental, Health & Economic Impacts
 
A new journal article by staff of EDR Group examines recent progress at assigning monetary values to what are normally considered "hard to quantify" benefits of projects, so that they can be considered in benefit-cost analysis.  
Local  Economic Development Strategy Wins Award 
 
The Dixon Economic Development Strategy Plan by Wahlstrom and EDR Group was recently given the Award of Merit by the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED).
Freight Transportation Project Evaluation 
 
Transportation agencies have traditionally made investment decisions based on traffic flow needs.  However, a new paper by EDR Group shows how freight factors can affect economic growth, and be considered in planning. 
Using Commuter Rail to Expand Job Access
 
A new analysis by EDR Group examines how expanding commuter rail service south of Boston can expand job access and support growth in an economically lagging area.  The project has now been funded for implementation.