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Rural Pharmacies an Overlooked Piece of the Rural …
WebMelissa Kono is an Associate Professor in the Community Development Institute with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. Melissa is the co-author of a recent publication, “Rural Pharmacies an Overlooked Piece of the Rural Health Care Milieu“. She provides training on election law and processes to election workers in five Wisconsin …
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Broadband and Community Well-Being
WebConroy et al. (2021) demonstrated the relationship between access to broadband and several measures of community well-being, in general. The analysis pointed to a positive relationship between broadband access and higher levels of economic growth, student achievement and educational levels, and broad measures of health. Conroy et al. (2021) …
Broadband and the Wisconsin Economy
WebFor example, in urban Wisconsin, more than 95% of households have broadband access whereas, in the most rural counties, just 63% have access. Yet, regardless of their location on the rural-urban continuum, low-income households have the least access. Even in the most urban areas of the U.S., 44%of households earning less than $20,000 have no
Local & Regional Economic Analysis
WebMay 2022 — Economic trends provide important information that describes the health and vitality of the surrounding community and region. This information can help business operators and investors make informed decisions regarding development in the community. The information can also be used to identify potential opportunities for downtown as the …
2024 Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit – Community Economic …
WebUsing the latest research and data specific to Wisconsin’s rural communities and regions, this summit focuses on the Wisconsin rural economy. The summit includes an overview of the latest economic and demographic trends across rural communities, and an examination of rural health care, housing, and broadband. Conversations will include what rural …
Broadband Connectivity and Health Outcomes
WebBroadband is becoming increasingly important to community and economic wellbeing. Broadband access corresponds with improved health outcomes, which not only improves an individual’s quality of life, but can also lead to higher worker productivity. Broadband is also important to patients who are increasingly using telehealth to improve access to non …
Renewed Concerns Over Regional Cost of Living
WebWith rates of inflation not seen in years coupled with the rising costs of housing, concerns over costs of living have been renewed. But costs of living vary greatly across the U.S. Consider, for example, the cost of renting an apartment is $2,505 monthly in Austin, Texas, $4,031 in Boston, but only $1,650 in Milwaukee. Alternatively, a gallon
Data Source for Community Economic Development
WebData Sources. Applied Population Laboratory: APL is a group of research and outreach professionals in the Department of Community and Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Several APL faculty and staff also have appointments with UW-Extension. Association of Religion Data Archives: Provides free access to quality …
Housing – Community Economic Development
WebWe work with local community leaders to identify housing needs and create local housing solutions. Housing impacts nearly all aspects of community life. It is essential for economic development, job creation, population attraction and retention, public health and safety, as well as social diversity and equity. We work with communities to develop an …
Creative Uses for Downtown Buildings in Small Towns: A Sample …
WebAbout September 2020 — This report provides a sample of how downtown buildings in small towns can be put to productive use in generating activity and community pride. It is intended to stimulate new ideas for reusing buildings for retail, food and beverage, services, and community spaces. Situation Small town downtowns (in municipalities with less […]
Early Care and Education in Wisconsin: Challenges and Opportunities
WebAlejandra Ros Pilarz is an assistant professor at the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Pilarz’s research examines how parental employment and children’s early care and education experiences matter for child development and family wellbeing, and the role of public policies in supporting parents …
Broadband 101 – Benefits of Broadband: Where do we go from …
WebThere is a strong positive relationship between internet access and economic growth and development. Studies that focus on more rural areas within the U.S. find that access to broadband is important in attracting new businesses, fostering entrepreneurship, enhancing farm profits, and even increasing the value of rural housing.
Community Vitality & Placemaking Signature Effort
WebThe Community Vitality & Placemaking Signature Effort helps communities pursue a shared vision of place that fosters vibrant, resilient and inclusive communities. The team offers involved large-scale programs, such as Design Wisconsin, alongside smaller-term trainings for community development professionals and consultations with individuals
Community Economic Development Preparedness Index
WebThe Community Economic Development Preparedness Index is based on individuals’ perceptions of activities and conditions in a community. Collectively, the responses collected from community members will indicate whether your community is ready to retain, expand, and attract people and businesses and help identify community and economic
The Contribution of Health Care Services to the Wisconsin …
WebThe typical wage and salary job in Wisconsin paid $38,848 in 2017 (an increase of 61.8% from 1998), but in the broad sector of health care, the typical wage and salary job paid $52,788 (an increase of 82.3% from 1998) and the typical hospital job paid $57,253 (a 95.5% increase). This is a reflection of the large share of occupations in health
Housing – Community Economic Development
WebMarch 2022 — Housing is an essential element in the revitalization of downtown districts. Demographic and lifestyle changes create new opportunities for specific residential segments and housing categories. This section provides an abbreviated method for assessing general market opportunities using a simple demand and supply analysis for a …
BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY AND HEALTH OUTCOMES
WebBROADBAND THE WISCONSIN ECONOMY This work was supported by a grant from the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration in support of Economic Development Authority University Center.Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations
Demographics & Lifestyle Analysis – Community Economic …
WebDemographics & Lifestyle Analysis. March 2022 — This section explains how demographic data can be used to better understand the current and potential residents of your downtown. Demographic and lifestyle data can give you a starting point for an in-depth analysis of specific business and real estate development opportunities.
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