Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Center for Economic Development and Researchhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCEDR/browse/?sort=date_a&start=40&fq=untl_collection:UNTSW2011-07-13T11:32:02-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Center for Economic Development and ResearchEconomic and Fiscal Impacts Associated with the North Texas Tollway Authority Operating Concession Bid for the State Highway 121 Toll Facility2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30413/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30413/"><img alt="Economic and Fiscal Impacts Associated with the North Texas Tollway Authority Operating Concession Bid for the State Highway 121 Toll Facility" title="Economic and Fiscal Impacts Associated with the North Texas Tollway Authority Operating Concession Bid for the State Highway 121 Toll Facility" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30413/small/"/></a></p><p>This report, by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research, evaluates bids submitted to the North Texas Regional Transportation council (RTC) for construction and operation of the South Highway 121 toll road project in Denton and Collin Counties. The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) along with some private firms submitted bids for the project and this report compares these bids and their economic implications.</p>Level 1 Asset Mapping for the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area2011-03-31T15:41:49-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32897/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32897/"><img alt="Level 1 Asset Mapping for the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area" title="Level 1 Asset Mapping for the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32897/small/"/></a></p><p>This report aims to provide the reader with an overview of the Human Capital, Research and Development, Financial Capital, Industrial Base, Legal and Regulatory Environment, Physical Infrastructure, and Quality of Life Assets for the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.</p>Assessment of the Potential Fiscal Impacts of Existing and Proposed Transit-Oriented Development in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Service Area2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30411/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30411/"><img alt="Assessment of the Potential Fiscal Impacts of Existing and Proposed Transit-Oriented Development in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Service Area" title="Assessment of the Potential Fiscal Impacts of Existing and Proposed Transit-Oriented Development in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Service Area" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30411/small/"/></a></p><p>This report by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research gives an assessment of the fiscal impacts of transit-oriented development associated with development of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)light rail system. This analysis considers development near existing and planned light rail stations. The findings support the conclusion that the transit-oriented developments associated with DART Rail stations offer substantial fiscal impacts for local taxing entities.</p>Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Children's Medical Center2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30414/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30414/"><img alt="Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Children's Medical Center" title="Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Children's Medical Center" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30414/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses economic and fiscal impacts of Children's Medical Center. This report by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research calculates how outlays by Children's for construction and ongoing operations, as well as spending by in-patient visitors, affect employment, income, and tax receipts in the Dallas region.</p>A Look at the Economic and Demographic Projections for the City of Denton2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30418/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30418/"><img alt="A Look at the Economic and Demographic Projections for the City of Denton" title="A Look at the Economic and Demographic Projections for the City of Denton" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30418/small/"/></a></p><p>This report, by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research, examines key demographic and economic characteristics of the City of Denton, Texas, including current and future population growth trends and employment outlook.</p>The Healthcare Services Industry in Tarrant County: Industry Overview and Projected Employment Growth in Specified Occupations2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30417/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30417/"><img alt="The Healthcare Services Industry in Tarrant County: Industry Overview and Projected Employment Growth in Specified Occupations" title="The Healthcare Services Industry in Tarrant County: Industry Overview and Projected Employment Growth in Specified Occupations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30417/small/"/></a></p><p>The purpose of this report, by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research, is to offer an assessment of the current status of the healthcare services industry in Tarrant County. Also, to forecast demand for training in these specified occupations over the next several years.</p>A Re-Evaluation of the City of Irving's Target Industries2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30419/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30419/"><img alt="A Re-Evaluation of the City of Irving's Target Industries" title="A Re-Evaluation of the City of Irving's Target Industries" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30419/small/"/></a></p><p>In July 2000, Angelou Economic Advisors prepared an economic development plan for the City of Irving, Texas. Six high value-added clusters were identified as recruitment and retention targets. This report by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research re-assesses those industries to ascertain if they should remain the focus of City and Chamber economic development efforts.</p>The Current and Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Texas' Moving Media Industry2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30416/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30416/"><img alt="The Current and Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Texas' Moving Media Industry" title="The Current and Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Texas' Moving Media Industry" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30416/small/"/></a></p><p>This report compares the film industry incentive programs of other states with the Texas incentive program and examines their respective economic and fiscal impacts. In Texas, the economic impact of the moving media industry approached $345 million in 2007. This report also identifies strategies proposed to enhance Texas' future competitive position in the moving media industry.</p>Economic and Fiscal Impacts of DFW International Airport's Disadvantaged, Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise: Detailed Findings and Updates2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30420/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30420/"><img alt="Economic and Fiscal Impacts of DFW International Airport's Disadvantaged, Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise: Detailed Findings and Updates" title="Economic and Fiscal Impacts of DFW International Airport's Disadvantaged, Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise: Detailed Findings and Updates" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30420/small/"/></a></p><p>This report, by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research, updates the 2004/2005 analyses of the regional economic activity generated by Disadvantaged, Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (DMWBE) contractors and vendors operating at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport).</p>Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Dallas Area Rapid Transit Light Rail System Buildout and System Operations2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30421/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30421/"><img alt="Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Dallas Area Rapid Transit Light Rail System Buildout and System Operations" title="Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Dallas Area Rapid Transit Light Rail System Buildout and System Operations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30421/small/"/></a></p><p>This report, by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research, updates their previous analyses of the economic and fiscal impacts associated with the buildout of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Light Rail System. This analysis also includes an assessment of the impact of the transit agency's operations spending for specified fiscal years.</p>North Texas State Fair & Rodeo: The Economic Impacts of Existing Activities and Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for New Fairgrounds and Expo Center2011-07-13T11:32:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38894/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38894/"><img alt="North Texas State Fair & Rodeo: The Economic Impacts of Existing Activities and Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for New Fairgrounds and Expo Center" title="North Texas State Fair & Rodeo: The Economic Impacts of Existing Activities and Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for New Fairgrounds and Expo Center" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38894/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the economic impacts of existing activities and gives a preliminary feasibility assessment for new fairgrounds and expo center. The economic and fiscal impacts generated by fairs, rodeos, horse shows, and cattle shows nationwide are significant. Impacts estimated in the millions of dollars are not uncommon for regional and state events. It is against this backdrop that the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research has been asked to estimate the economic and fiscal impacts of the North Texas State Fair & Rodeo, as well as examine the potential market for and economic and fiscal impacts of building a new exposition center in Denton County. Later in this report, we will also examine the experiences of ten exposition centers across Texas and the U.S. that illustrate the types of events, and the associated costs, that would likely attend construction and operation of such a center in Denton County.</p>Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Baylor Regional Medical Center in Grapevine2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30422/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30422/"><img alt="Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Baylor Regional Medical Center in Grapevine" title="Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Baylor Regional Medical Center in Grapevine" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30422/small/"/></a></p><p>This report by the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research identifies the findings of their analysis of the economic and fiscal impacts associated with recurring operating expenditures by Baylor-Grapevine (BG), economic activities at BG ancillary facilities, and spending by out of area visitors to BG patients.</p>Lavon, Texas: Crossroads of Opportunity2011-04-13T16:19:50-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32971/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32971/"><img alt="Lavon, Texas: Crossroads of Opportunity" title="Lavon, Texas: Crossroads of Opportunity" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32971/small/"/></a></p><p>This report examines the City of Lavon, Texas and its economic opportunities. It gives an overview of the City of Lavon and discusses the development of other small cities in the Dallas/Fort-Worth area. It reports on incentives for Lavon, discusses the organization of an Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and its tasks, offers an in-depth profile of the community in Lavon, and shows economic development strategies with conclusions about their findings.</p>The Next Hundred Million and The Next Six Million - or more: Population Trends in the US and North Texas2011-01-05T14:57:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30371/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30371/"><img alt="The Next Hundred Million and The Next Six Million - or more: Population Trends in the US and North Texas" title="The Next Hundred Million and The Next Six Million - or more: Population Trends in the US and North Texas" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc30371/small/"/></a></p><p>This presentation discusses population trends in the United States and in North Texas with census bureau reports and projected growth in specific areas.</p>From Rodeos to Indie Rock: The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Selected Cultural Events in Denton, Texas2011-07-13T11:32:02-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38895/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38895/"><img alt="From Rodeos to Indie Rock: The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Selected Cultural Events in Denton, Texas" title="From Rodeos to Indie Rock: The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Selected Cultural Events in Denton, Texas" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38895/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the economic and fiscal impacts of selected cultural events in Denton, Texas.</p>Evaluating the Impact of Transit-Oriented Development2011-04-13T16:19:50-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32970/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32970/"><img alt="Evaluating the Impact of Transit-Oriented Development" title="Evaluating the Impact of Transit-Oriented Development" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32970/small/"/></a></p><p>This report examines the impact of transit-oriented development. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is an increasingly popular urban form. Based on a survey of residents of TOD projects in areas served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Fort Worth T, and Capital Metro (Austin) rail transit, moving into TOD decreases VMT by an average of 15 percent, or about 3,500 miles per year, which impacts TxDOT motor fuel tax revenues. The data also indicate that these households shift their choice of route to include more arterial roads versus highways. Differential behavior is observed among the three areas studied with the greatest impact being on the DART system and the Capital Metro system showing smaller changes in TOD resident travel behaviors. Residents of TOD choose their housing based mostly on commuting distance and lifestyle characteristics, such as proximity to dining and entertainment venues. Proximity to a transit rail station is at least moderately important for 57 percent of respondents. The report recommends that TxDOT look to incorporate TOD into facility planning and design and seek ways to extract value from TOD projects.</p>Economic Impacts of the Natural Gas Industry in North Texas2011-04-27T09:42:46-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32987/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32987/"><img alt="Economic Impacts of the Natural Gas Industry in North Texas" title="Economic Impacts of the Natural Gas Industry in North Texas" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc32987/small/"/></a></p><p>This presentation is part of the UNT Speaks Out faculty lecture series, Gas Well Drilling: What Does it Mean for North Texas? In this presentation, the author discusses the economic benefits to natural gas production, reviews the most recent study on regional economic impacts, considers recent trends in drilling activity, and considers some of the downsides.</p>