General
This section contains other resources related to an Appalachian Transition.
- Central Appalachian Network “Building Sustainable Economies in a Shrinking World”
- Central Appalachian Network, “A report of the CAN 2007 Convening” (2007)
- Economic Development Research Group, “Sources of Regional Growth in Non-Metro Appalachia”
- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, “Appalachian Diversification” (2004)
- Keystone Research Center, “Creating Regional Advantages in Appalachia: Towards a Strategic Response to Global Economic Restructuring” (April 2005)
- Lewis, Helen M. “Rebuilding Communities: A 12-Step Recovery Program” [.doc]
- MACED, “Accounting for Impact: Economic Development Spending in Kentucky” (September 2005)
- West Liberty Regional Enterprise Center, “Supporting Local Economic Development in Eastern Kentucky: A Dialogue for Action; A Retreat for the State’s Economic Development Professionals” (January 2008)
Plans
A transition will require community and region-wide planning that involves people from all walks of life and identifies strategies and priorities that can move the region forward. The most recent versions of existing state and regional plans for Appalachia are included here:
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