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The Lee Select Board has thrown its support behind a new intermediate rail station in the East-West corridor, marking a major step towards enhanced regional connections!

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Lee Select Board signs letter supporting intermediate East–West rail station
The board unanimously approved signing a letter, requested by the town of Chester and circulated among corridor towns, supporting the inclusion of an intermediate passenger rail station in the East–West corridor. The chair called the corridor development a positive regional opportunity.
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November 5, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Key regional water projects in South Dakota are vying for federal funding to secure a sustainable future for rural and municipal systems—will they succeed?

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#SD #CitizenPortal #WaterResources #FederalFunding #SouthDakotaWater #RegionalDevelopment
Regional water-system projects brief board, seek feasibility and match funds
Representatives from Dakota Mainstem, WINS, Western Dakota and others updated the board on multi‑state and regional water proposals and requested SWARMS funding; staff recommended and the board approved modest SWARMS awards in the omnibus recommendations.
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November 6, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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The November allocation workshop is off, but individual assessments are on the table—find out how this could reshape your town's housing plans!

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#LowerConnecticutRiverValleyPlanningRegion #CT #CitizenPortal #HousingGrowth #MunicipalPlanning #RegionalDevelopment
RiverCOG schedules individual municipal meetings, December review and January workshop
Staff said November's group allocation workshop is canceled in favor of individual municipal meetings; RiverCOG will present the state's December growth targets at the December 15 meeting and has rescheduled the allocation workshop for January.
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November 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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The Western Connecticut Council of Governments has unanimously approved a groundbreaking Regional Freight Study to reshape future transportation investments.

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#WesternConnecticutPlanningRegion #CT #CitizenPortal #TransportationPlanning #RegionalDevelopment
WestCOG unanimously adopts Regional Freight Study resolution
The Western Connecticut Council of Governments unanimously approved Resolution 2026-10-22-#01, endorsing a Regional Freight Study after a staff overview from WestCOG's transportation director.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Maps can reveal patterns that are difficult to see in isolated reports.

Geospatial intelligence can help examine regional infrastructure, settlement patterns and development gaps.

#GeospatialIntelligence #RegionalDevelopment
October 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Latvia expands scope of eastern development law #latvia #regionaldevelopment #Security
Latvia expands scope of eastern development law
Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, adopted a law on eastern territory development on Thursday, extending its coverage beyond the areas initially proposed, LSM reported. The law aims to support business, strengthen security and improve quality of life in the region. The law initially covered the Lat…
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October 29, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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In a bold move, the committee disbands its data-center subcommittee and forms a new task force to tackle zoning challenges head-on!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #OpenGov #ZoningReform #RegionalDevelopment
Committee disbands data‑center subcommittee, endorses ad‑hoc task force to refine zoning options
After noting open-meeting-law complications, the committee disbanded a previous subcommittee on data centers and agreed to form an ad‑hoc task force (no more than three members) to study zoning thresholds and mitigation, with Ted Connell and Mary Nittle expected to lead the work and report back in November.
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October 28, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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A significant step has been taken in Thornton City as the council approves a $300,000 deal with Stantec to revamp the station-area master plan and boost grant competitiveness!

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#ThorntonCityAdamsCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #TransportationPlanning #ThorntonCity #RegionalDevelopment
Council reports resolution to negotiate with Stantec for station-area master plan via DRCOG funding
A councilmember reported that DRCOG was authorized to negotiate a contract with Stantec for transportation and station-area master-plan consulting services, an approximately $300,000 effort intended to support future grant competitiveness and planning updates.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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DuBois City Council just greenlit a $1M grant application to kickstart the Wolf Run Trail Connector, promising to enhance regional trail access!

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#DuBoisClearfieldCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #TransportationGrant #DuBoisTrails #CommunityConnectivity #RegionalDevelopment
DuBois council approves application for $1M multimodal grant to build Wolf Run Trail Connector
The council voted to authorize a PennDOT multimodal grant application for Phase 1 of the Wolf Run Trail Connector. The project’s total cost is $1,340,000; the city plans to request $1,000,000 in grant funds and expects a local match of about $335,000.
citizenportal.ai
October 25, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Anyone else missing the European regional development funding we used to benefit from at the local level? All those good projects gone and never replaced 🤔
#Regeneration #RegionalDevelopment #Europe 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Most levelling up projects still unfinished years after funding allocated
Data released under freedom of information laws reveals hundreds of projects unfinished despite Tory promises on regional equality
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October 24, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Western Balkans emerge as growth bright spot as regional forecasts weaken: Consumption, investment and the prospect of EU accession buoy the EU-aspiring region, with growth expected at 3.2% this year,… Bne IntelliNews #WesternBalkans #EconomicGrowth #EUAccession #Investment #RegionalDevelopment
Western Balkans emerge as growth bright spot as regional forecasts weaken
Consumption, investment and the prospect of EU accession buoy the EU-aspiring region, with growth expected at 3.2% this year, according to wiiw's forecast.
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October 23, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Central Ohio is taking flight with a new direct route to Germany, signaling a promising boost in regional economic growth and international ties!

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Presenters celebrate Luzasa direct flight from Central Ohio to Germany and cite new manufacturing investment
At John Glenn International Airport, presenters announced a new Luzasa direct flight linking Central Ohio and Germany and said a German company will open a local manufacturing plant, calling both developments evidence of regional economic growth.
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October 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Queen Anne's County just approved a $1.9 million investment to secure a vital $65 million state grant for the new tech center at Chesapeake College!

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Commissioners approve $1.899M contribution to cover Dorchester County’s share of Chesapeake College tech building
Queen Anne's County approved an MOU to contribute up to $1,899,639 toward Dorchester County's share of construction costs for the Queen Anne Tech Center at Chesapeake College to preserve a larger $65 million state grant for the regional project.
citizenportal.ai
October 18, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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Estonia plans grants to draw tourists beyond Tallinn #Estonia #regionaldevelopment #tourism
Estonia plans grants to draw tourists beyond Tallinn
Estonia’s Ministry of Economic Affairs plans multi-year grants for regional tourism organisations to encourage visitors to explore destinations beyond Tallinn, ERR reports. The organisations would also help address transport gaps that make it difficult to reach attractions in rural areas. A draft…
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October 16, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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The green transition needs more than new industries. It also needs homes for the people who will make it happen. Norrbotten used #EURegionsWeek to highlight why Europe needs housing policies and financing that work in sparsely populated regions. #Housing #RegionalDevelopment #Arctic
October 15, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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#TESG article out now by M. Angstmann (2026)

"...This article illustrates how the exchange and utilisation of secondary resources in the steel and cement sector change in times of transformation."

Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
#decarbonisation #regionaldevelopment
October 15, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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If little changes there, the office will have mapped the gap rather than closed it.

#Cebu #Philippines #RegionalDevelopment
October 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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New #OpenAccess article in @cjres.bsky.social:

An interdisciplinary analysis of the #BasqueCountry Model through #RegionalDevelopment, the #FoundationalEconomy and #AnticipatoryGovernance.

Exploring its strengths, tensions and possible futures >>>

👉 doi.org/10.1093/cjre...
Anticipating regional futures? The promises, prospects and pitfalls of the Basque Model
Abstract. Over the past three decades, the Basque Country has been celebrated as a balanced and inclusive model of regional development. Yet the compoundin
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October 10, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits: KOTA KINABALU:

Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits: KOTA KINABALU: The increase in federal allocations for Sabah to RM18.7 billion in the 2027 Budget, from RM17.6 billion the previous…
Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits: KOTA KINABALU:
Sabah youth want 2027 Budget allocations translated into tangible benefits: KOTA KINABALU: The increase in federal allocations for Sabah to RM18.7 billion in the 2027 Budget, from RM17.6 billion the previous year, was an important step towards narrowing regional development gaps, the Sabah Youth Council (MBS) said. #SabahYouth #Budget2027 #RegionalDevelopment #FederalAllocations #YouthEmpowerment
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October 11, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Three counties are uniting to create a massive 1,500-acre megasite in Peach County, aiming to attract major investors by pooling resources and expanding their reach!

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#BibbCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #WorkforceCollaboration #EconomicGrowth #RegionalDevelopment
Three-county partnership seeks regional megasite with 1,500 acres
Steven Adams described the Middle Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority — a partnership of Houston, Macon Bibb and Peach counties — pursuing a consolidated 1,500-acre Peach County site to attract projects that single counties cannot host alone.
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October 8, 2026 at 12:10 PM
dailybaltic.com
Estonia’s new plan steers growth toward compact regional centres #Estonia #regionaldevelopment #spatialplanning
Estonia’s new plan steers growth toward compact regional centres
Estonia’s proposed national spatial plan through 2050 calls for stronger regional centres linked by rail and more compact development, ERR reported. The plan went on public display on Tuesday, and local authorities say its priorities must be backed by state funding and practical action. Economy a…
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October 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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County support does not predict Estonia’s startup numbers #Estonia #regionaldevelopment #Startups
County support does not predict Estonia’s startup numbers
The number of business-support organizations in Estonia’s counties does not reliably correspond to the number of startups, according to a mapping of 13 counties by Estonian Business School junior researcher Jelena Žovnikova, published by ERR. Estonia ranked among the world’s 12 best startup ecosy…
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October 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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Boulder’s council just voted unanimously to support a transformative passenger rail project that could connect Fort Collins to Pueblo!

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#BoulderBoulderCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #TransportationInnovation #BoulderPassengerRail #SustainableMobility #RegionalDevelopment
Boulder council unanimously directs staff to prepare resolution supporting Front Range passenger rail sales tax measure
Mayor Brockett called for a quick show of hands and the council voted 8–0 to direct staff to prepare a resolution of support for the Front Range Passenger Rail sales tax measure that would fund regional rail from Fort Collins through Boulder and Denver to Pueblo.
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October 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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Browse regional bioeconomy profiles and see:
🔹 Transition challenges
🔹 Region-specific bioeconomy conditions
🔹 Key stakeholders
🔹 Pathways to bioeconomy model regions
Explore the BIO2REG Actor Map. 👇
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#RegionalDevelopment #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy
September 29, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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Leitrim could attract 1,300 additional remote workers if it matches the national remote-working rate, according to a new ten-year economic strategy for the county

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#Leitrim #RemoteWorking #Broadband #NationalBroadbandPlan #RegionalDevelopment
Leitrim targets 1,300 remote workers | ThinkBusiness
Leitrim could attract 1,300 more remote workers through broadband rollout, according to a new economic strategy focused on jobs, talent and growth.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:32 AM