The
following links and resources should assist you as you learn more
about Alabama and the Alabama Scenic Byways Program.
National
Scenic Byways (www.byways.org) For information about the national
Scenic Byways Program, tourist information about byways around the
country, expert assistance from national byway professionals, and
other information.
The following
links are provided by Your Town Alabama (www.yourtownalabama.org).
Please check this section often for updates to the listing.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 809
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 606-8503
(202) 606-8672 (fax) http://www.achp.gov
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent
Federal agency and is the major policy advisor to the Government
in the field of historic preservation. The Council provides a forum
for influencing federal policy, programs, and decisions as they
affect historic resources in communities and on public lands .
Alabama Association of County Commissions (ACCA)
100 North Jackson Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 263-7594
(334) 263-7678 (fax) http://www.acca-online.org
The Association of County Commissions of Alabama has worked to promote
quality county government and improved services to Alabama's residents.
Each year the Association works with leaders of the executive branch
as well as the Legislature to promote the interest of county government.
The ACCA provides educational opportunities for county commissioners
and their staff. The Association sponsors the Alabama Local Government
Training Institute and educational programs for county administrative
personnel, county engineers, county attorneys and county revenue
officers.
Alabama Association of Regional Councils
5900 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-2221
(334) 277-3899 (fax) http://www.alarc.org
The
Alabama Association of Regional Councils is composed of the state's
12 regional councils which were established through state legislation.
The councils are public organizations encompassing multi-jurisdictional
regional communities. They assist local governments in numerous
areas such as community development, economic development, planning,
transportation, aging issues, employment, law enforcement, and business
development.
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
Federal Building, Room 233
1118 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2896
(205) 759-1649
(205) 349-4994 (fax) http://www.rcdnet.org
The USDA focus is to assist local people by providing tools and
technical support to stabilize and grow their own communities while
protecting and developing natural resources. In return, local "Councils"
provide local direction and planning and coordinate implementation
of specific projects within their boundaries.
Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel
401 Adams Avenue
P.O. Box 4927
Montgomery, AL 36103-4927
(334) 242-4413
(334) 242-4554 (fax) http://www.touralabama.org
This bureau, as mandated by the Legislature, was entitled with "exclusive
power and authority to plan and conduct all state programs of information
and publicity designed to attract tourists to the state of Alabama."
Our purpose is to promote travel to and through the state of Alabama.
We do this nationally and internationally.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES)
112 Duncan Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849-5918
(334) 844-4450
(334) 844-5544 (fax) http://www.acesag.auburn.edu
The mission of the county programs are simply to take research-based
knowledge and education from the land-grant universities to people
in counties throughout Alabama who need it. More simply stated,
the aim is to improve the quality of life for all Alabamians in
areas of agriculture and natural resources, 4-H Youth, Youth-at-Risk,
Community Resource Development, Family and Consumer Sciences.
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-1456
(334) 242-3465
(334) 242-3032 (fax) http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/agfd
The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries serves
as the governing agency for Alabama hunting and sport fishing laws
and regulations. They designate public fishing lakes, establish
and supervise wildlife management areas, provide program information
for hunter education, establish bag and possession limits, and regulate
licensing. The Division also provides support to the Alabama Forever
Wild Program.
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
401 Adams Avenue
PO Box 5690
Montgomery, AL 36103-5690
(334) 242-5591
(334) 242-5100 (directory listing)
(334) 242-5515 (fax) http://www.adeca.state.al.us
ADECA is a part of the Office of the Governor. Its goal is to help
Alabama's communities grow and prosper by awarding grants to improve
the quality of life of all Alabamians. Grants can be used for community
planning, county improvements, trails, recreation, build needed
water and sewer systems, provide for law enforcement and traffic
safety, promote energy efficiency and conservation, and many other
projects. Visit the web site for appropriate contacts in each of
these areas.
Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
1400 Coliseum Boulevard (physical address)
P.O. Box 301463
Montgomery, AL 36130-1463
(334) 271-7714
(334) 271-7950
(fax) http://www.adem.state.al.us
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is responsible
for protecting and maintaining air and water quality in Alabama.
The agency regulates public water and sanitary sewage systems, the
disposal of solid and hazardous wastes and industrial air pollution
emissions. They also establish other environmental protection standards.
Alabama Department of Transportation
1409 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-6081
(334) 262-7658 (fax) http://www.dot.state.al.us
The Alabama Department of Transportation oversees several grants
including the TEA-21 Enhancement Grants for greenways, and sidewalks.
Alabama Development Office (ADO)
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 600
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-0400
(334) 242-5669 (fax) http://www.ado.state.al.us
The primary mission of the Alabama Development Office (ADO) is to
enhance the economic well being of Alabama's citizens by creating
jobs. ADO accomplishes its mission through the active recruitment
of new industry, support of existing industry expansion in the state,
and the promotion of trade with other countries.
Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC)
513 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104-3631
(334) 240-9300
(334) 240-9390 (fax) http://www.forestry.state.al.us
The Alabama Forestry Commission provides market information for
wood and bark residues, and provides analysis and assistance for
determining wood energy opportunities.
Alabama's Forever Wild Program
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-1456
(334) 242-3465
(334) 242-3032 (fax) http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/agfd
The Forever Wild Program was adopted by Alabama voters in November
1992 to set aside land for permanent state ownership using a portion
of the interest earned on profits from the sale of offshore natural
gas. The land, to be used for hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor
recreation, natural resource protection and research and preservation
of unique sites, will be acquired from willing sellers at no taxpayer
cost and will belong to you, the public.
Alabama Historical Commission (AHC)
468 S. Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-0900
(334) 242-3184
(334) 240-3477 (fax) http://www.preserveala.org
The Mission of the Alabama Historical Commission is to foster an
awareness of the value of historic structures, sites, and objects
that reflect the heritage of all Alabamians and to facilitate the
preservation and documentation of these resources for the use, enjoyment
and education of present and future generations. The Commission
supports the Main Street Program and commercial revitalization of
small towns.
Alabama Planning Institute
University of North Alabama
UNA Box 5036
Florence, AL 35632-0001
(256) 765-4862
(800) 825-5862 ext. 5987
(256) 765-4872 (fax) http://www.alaapa.org/API
The Alabama Planning Institute offers a variety of continuing Education
courses in planning.
Alabama Power Company
Community Development and Relations Department
PO Box 2641
Birmingham, AL 35291-0015
(205) 257-4495
(205) 257-3170 (fax) http://www.southernco.com/site/alapower/
The Community Development and Relations Department at the Alabama
Power Company provides assistance to communities throughout the
company's service area. The department offers services including
strategic planning, leadership development, community assessments,
and downtown revitalization/design assistance. The department partners
with a number of organizations across the state to offer a comprehensive
approach to addressing community needs.
Alabama Preservation Alliance
PO Box 2228
Montgomery, AL 36102-0228
(334) 834-2727
(334) 434-7966 (fax)
The Alabama Preservation Alliance is a statewide nonprofit organization
devoted to preserving the cultural resources of Alabama's past.
Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA)
PO Box 244014
Montgomery, AL 36124
(334) 215-2732
(334) 215-2733 (fax) http://www.areapower.com
The
Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA) provides
a wide range of services statewide under one umbrella, enabling
cooperatives to express themselves with a unified voice. The result
of this partnership is local community growth with the highest quality
of electric service at the lowest possible cost for rural electric
consumers.
Alabama Small Business Development Consortium
2800 Milan Court, Suite 124
Birmingham, AL 35211-6908
(205) 943-6760
(205) 943-6752 (fax) http://www.asbdc.org
UAB Small Business Development Center
901 South 15th Street, Room 201
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 934-6760
(205) 934-0538 (fax) http://www.business.uab.edu/sbdc
The Alabama Small Business Development Consortium is an association
of eleven Small Business Development Centers within the State of
Alabama. They are dedicated to the formation, growth and success
of small businesses. Centers provide counseling, workshops, technical
and financial assistance to small businesses.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
201 Monroe Street, Suite 110
Montgomery, AL 36130-1800
(334) 242-4076
(334) 240-3269 (fax) http://www.arts.state.al.us
The Mission of the State Council on the Arts is to promote Alabama's
diverse artistic and cultural resources.
The Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation is an inter-disciplinary
professional organization that provides a forum for communication
and exchange of information among its members. It is dedicated to
the preservation and conservation of historic landscapes in all
their variety, from formal gardens and public parks to rural expanses.
American Farmland Trust (AFT)
1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 331-7300
(202) 659-8339 (fax) http://www.farmland.org info@farmland.org
The American Farmland Trust is a private, nonprofit organization
formed to protect our nation's farmland. AFT works to stop the loss
of productive farmland and to promote farming practices that lead
to a healthy environment. Its action-oriented programs include public
education, technical assistance in policy development, and direct
farmland protection projects.
American Forests
PO Box 2000
Washington, DC 20013
(800) 368-5748
(202) 955-4500
(202) 955-4588 (fax) http://www.amfor.org
American Forests is a citizens' conservation organization working
to advance the intelligent management and use of forests, soil,
water, wildlife, and all other natural resources. Promotes public
appreciation of natural resources and the part they play in the
social, recreational, and economic life of the U.S.
American Historical Association (AHA)
400 A Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003-3889
(202) 544-2422
(202) 544-8307 (fax) http://www.theaha.org
The American Historical Association (AHA) is a nonprofit membership
organization founded in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889
for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation
of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of
historical research. As the largest historical society in the United
States, the AHA serves as the umbrella organization for historians.
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 626-7300
(202) 626-7587 (fax) http://www.aiaonline.com aiaonline@aia.org
American Institute of Architects - Alabama Council
1521 Mulberry Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 264-3037
(334) 263-6377 (fax) http://www.aiaalabama.com
The American Institute of Architects is the national organization
for professional architects, which offer a variety of publications
pertaining to architecture and urban design.
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
164 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
(212) 807-1990
(212) 807-1799 (fax) http://www.aiga.org aiga@aiga.org
The American Institute of Graphic Arts is a national nonprofit organization,
which promotes excellence in the graphic design profession through
competitions, exhibitions, publications, professional seminars,
educational activities, and projects in the public's interest.
American Planning Association (APA)
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-0611
(202) 872-0643 (fax) http://www.planning.org
The American Planning Association is a nonprofit public interest
and research organization representing 30,000 practicing planners,
officials, and citizens involved with urban and rural planning issues.
APA's objective is to encourage planning that will contribute to
public well being by developing communities and environments that
meet the needs of people and society more effectively.
American Rivers - Southeast Office
424 Georgia Avenue, Suite 2A
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 265-7505
(423) 266-2558 (fax)
American Rivers is a national conservation organization dedicated
to protecting and restoring America's river systems and to fostering
a river stewardship ethic. Along with their conservation efforts,
American Rivers promotes public awareness about the importance of
healthy rivers and the threats that face them.
American
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191-4400
(800) 548-2723
(703) 295-6222 (fax) http://www.asce.org
The
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) established the Committee
on History and Heritage of American Civil Engineering (CHHACE) in
1964, with the purpose of furthering preservation, knowledge, and
appreciation of engineering history and heritage. The committee
administers the Historical Civil Engineering Landmark Program to
identify and give recognition to historically significant engineering
projects. It also sponsors the publication of an historical series.
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
636 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3736
(202) 898-2444
(202) 898-1185 (fax) http://www.asla.org
ASLA - Alabama Chapter
P.O. Box 812
Auburn, AL 36831-0182
(334) 821-6070
(334) 821-1080 (fax)
The American Society of Landscape Architects is the professional
organization for Landscape architects. Its goal is to inform the
public about the profession, land design, planning, and management
issues. It provides a forum for collaboration between landscape
architects and other disciplines with an interest in agriculture
and rural landscape matters.
Americans for the Arts is a national organization for groups and
individuals, such as art supporters, patrons, business leaders,
and community arts organizations that are interested in furthering
the arts.
The Archaeological Conservancy
5301 Central Avenue, NE, Suite 1218
Albuquerque, NM 87108-1517
(505) 266-1540 http://www.americanarchaeology.com
The Archaeological Conservancy is a national, nonprofit organization
established to identify, acquire, and permanently preserve the most
significant archaeological sites in the United States.
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, NW, 7th floor
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 736-5800
(202) 467-0790 (fax) http://www.aspeninstitute.org
The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit educational institution
dedicated to enhancing the quality of leadership through informed
dialogue. It convenes men and women who represent diverse viewpoints
and backgrounds from business, labor, government, the professions,
the arts, and the nonprofit sector to relate timeless ideas and
values to the foremost challenges facing societies, organizations,
and individuals.
Auburn University Center for Architecture and Urban Studies (AUCAUS)
204 North 20th Street, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 323-3592
(205) 323-8385 (fax)
Ms. Cheryl Morgan morgace@mail.auburn.edu regionalstudies@mindspring.com
AUCAUS works directly with community leaders and concerned citizens
on community planning and design issues. Programs which they provide
include Small Town Design Initiatives, Neighborhood Design Initiatives
and Downtown Design Initiatives to assist small towns and communities
throughout Alabama in furthering their potential to create a high
quality of life and to take control of their futures. Using an assets-based
approach and working with local stakeholders and leadership, the
Initiative Process uses design and planning to create strategies
for decision making, promotion and fundraising.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 Sixteenth Street North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
(205) 328-9696, ext. 204
(205) 323-5219 (fax) http://www.bcri.bham.al.us
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is more than a museum. It
is a center for education and discussion about civil and human rights
issues. The Institute's projects and services promote research,
provide information, and encourage discussion on human rights in
America and around the world.
Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA)
4051 West Flossmore Road
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-2300
(708) 799-4981 (fax) http://www.bocai.org
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc.,
is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to preserving the
public health, safety and welfare in the built environment through
the effective, efficient use and enforcement of Model Codes.
Bureau of Land Management
18th and C Streets, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-5717 http://www.blm.gov
The
Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in the U.S. Department of the Interior
is responsible for the management of 341 million acres of public
lands located primarily in the west and Alaska, in addition to scattered
parcels in other states. BLM manages this land for multiple use
and sustained yield. Land use plans are developed with public involvement
to provide orderly use and development while maintaining and enhancing
the quality of the environment.
The Cahaba Trace Commission is a state agency whose mission is to
encourage and promote tourism, historic preservation, outdoor recreation,
education and development within the 11 county Cahaba Trace area.
The counties are Autauga, Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Jefferson, Lowndes,
Montgomery, Perry, Shelby, St. Clair, and Tuscaloosa.
Center for Community Change (CCC)
1000 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-0567
(202) 333-5402 (fax) http://www.communitychange.org
The Center for Community Change is committed to reducing poverty
and rebuilding low-income communities. They help people develop
the skills and resources they need to improve their communities
as well as change policies and institutions that adversely affect
their lives. The heart of their work is helping grassroots leaders
build strong organizations that bring people together to become
a force for change in their communities. They help organizations
build their community's capacity for self-help, develop strong leaders,
provide critical services, build homes, develop businesses, give
residents a say in their community's future and, perhaps most important,
give low income people a sense of hope.
Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 278-4800
(773) 278-3840 (fax) http://www.cnt.org info@cnt.org
Center for Neighborhood Technology is a nonprofit organization that
helps build prosperous, sustainable communities by linking economic
and community development with ecological improvement. The Center's
work in public policy, market development and community planning
is grounded in the Chicago region and national in scope.
Center for Rural Affairs
101 S. Tallman Street
PO Box 406
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5428
(402) 846-5420 (fax) http://www.cfra.org
The Center for Rural Affairs works to help low-income people and
is concerned about the well being of small, moderate-sized, and
beginning farmers.
Coastal States Organization
Hall of the States, Suite 322
444 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 508-3860
(202) 508-3843 (fax) http://www.sso.org/cso/ cso@sso.org
The
Coastal States Organization is a non-profit representative association
for the governors of the 35 coastal states, commonwealths, and territories
that border an ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, or a Great Lake. The purpose
of the association is to provide a voice for the coastal states
in the formulation, development, and implementation of national
marine and coastal resource programs and policies. It serves as
the national coordinator of Coastweeks, a national three-week observance
of the coast. The organization also publishes a bi-monthly bulletin,
the Washington Wire, Coastweeks Calendar of Events, and special
reports.
The Conservation Fund
1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1120
Arlington, VA 22209-2156
(703) 525-6300
(703) 525-4610 (fax) http://www.conservationfund.org
The Conservation Fund - Southeast Office
P.O. Box 1362
Tucker, GA 30085-1362
(770) 414-0211
(770) 938-0585 (fax)
The Conservation Fund seeks sustainable conservation solutions for
the 21st century, emphasizing the integration of economic and environmental
goals. Through real estate transactions, demonstration projects,
education, and community-based activities, the Fund seeks innovative
long-term measures to conserve land and water.
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 305-A
Whitten Building
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-7441
(202) 720-8987 (fax) http://www.reeusda.gov
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service provides
the focus to advance a global system of research, extension and
higher education in the food and agricultural sciences and related
environmental and human sciences to benefit people, communities,
and the Nation. The CSREES mission emphasizes partnerships with
the public and private sectors to maximize the effectiveness of
limited resources. CSREES programs increase and provide access to
scientific knowledge; strengthen the capabilities of land-grant
and other institutions in research, extension and higher education;
increase access to and use of improved communication and network
systems; and promote informed decision making by producers, families,
communities, and other customers.
Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH)
121 N. Washington St., Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 837-9001
(703) 837-8467 (fax)
http://www.carh.org
The Council for Affordable and Rural Housing has become the leading
national advocate for the financing, development, and management
of affordable housing.
Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA)
444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 224
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-3630
(202) 624-3639 (fax) http://www.coscda.org
COSCDA is the premier national association advocating and enhancing
the leadership role of states in community development through innovative
policy development and implementation, customer-driven technical
assistance, education and collaborative efforts.
The Council on Environmental Quality advises the President on environmental
matters, oversees the implementation of the National Environmental
Policy Act, and prepares an annual report on the state of the environment.
Council on Foundations
1828 L Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-6512
(202) 785-3926 (fax) http://www.cof.org
The Council on Foundations works to support foundations by promoting
knowledge, growth and action in philanthropy. The Council on Foundations
has helped foundation staff, trustees and board members in their
day-to-day grant making activities. Through one-to-one technical
assistance, research, publications, conferences and workshops, legal
services, and a wide array of other services, the Council addresses
the important issues and challenges that face foundations and corporate
funders.
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
14th & North West Constitution Avenue Room 7800B
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-5081
(202) 273-4781 (fax) http://www.doc.gov/eda
EDA - Southeast Regional Office
401 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1820
Atlanta, GA 30308-3510
(404) 730-3002
(404) 730-3025 (fax) http://www.doc.gov/eda
The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the Department
of Commerce, aids the long-range economic development of areas with
severe unemployment and low family income problems. EDA assists
in the development of public facilities and private enterprise to
help create new, permanent jobs.
Economic Development Institute
3354 Haley Center
Auburn University, AL 36849
(334) 844-4704
(334) 844-4709 (fax) http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/edi
The Economic Development Institute provides leadership training
in the field of community economic development. They offer intensive
economic development courses twice a year, once in early summer
and then again in early fall.
Environmental Defense
257 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(212) 505-2100
(212) 505-2375 (fax) http://www.environmentaldefense.org
The Environmental Defense Fund is a nonprofit environmental organization
that creates economically viable solutions. Some of the issues the
Fund advocates include climate change and global warming, human
health, biodiversity and oceans.
The Foundation Center
1627 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016-1708
(202) 331-1400 http://www.fdncenter.org
The mission of the Foundation Center is to foster public understanding
of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and
disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and
related subjects. Our audiences include grantseekers, grantmakers,
researchers, policy makers, the media, and the general public.
Friends of the Earth
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 783-7400
(202) 783-0444 (fax) http://www.foe.org
Friends of the Earth is a national environmental organization dedicated
to preserving the health and diversity of the planet for future
generations. Friends of the Earth empowers citizens to have an influential
voice in decisions affecting their environment.
Habitat for Humanity International
Washington Office
1010 Vermont Avenue, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-9171
(202) 628-9169 (fax) http://www.hfhi.org washingtonoffice@hfhi.org
Habitat for Humanity International
Partner Service Center
121 Habitat Street
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-6935 ext. 2551 publicinfo@hfhi.org
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, non-denominational,
Christian housing organization committed to build simple, decent,
affordable houses in partnership with those in need of adequate
shelter. There are chapters throughout the state. Visit the web
site for the chapter nearest your town or call the Greater Birmingham
Chapter at (205) 780-1234.
Heartland Center for Leadership Development
941 O Street, Suite 920
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-7667
(800) 927-1115
(402) 474-7672 (fax) http://www.4w.com/heartland heartcld@aol.com
The Heartland Center for Leadership Development is an independent,
nonprofit organization that is developing local leadership that
responds to the challenges of the future. It uses activities that
are practical resources and policies for rural community survival.
Some of these programs include training communities, businesses,
and organizations in developing the capacity for locally directed
strategic planning, helping policy makers clarify key questions
in the future of communities and states.
Heritage Preservation
1730 K Street, NW, Suite 566
Washington, D.C. 20006-3836
(202) 634-1422
(888) 388-6789
(202) 634-1435 (fax) http://www.heritagepreservation.org
Heritage Preservation works to ensure the preservation of America's
collective heritage for present and future generations. Our programs
and publications provide advice and guidance on the proper care
and maintenance of historic documents, books and archives, works
of art, photographs, architecture, monuments, anthropological artifacts,
historic objects and family heirlooms, and natural science specimens.
The
Highlander Research and Education Center, an adult education center,
has been developing curriculum materials for adults on economic
development and the changing economy of the Appalachian region.
The Highlander Economics Education Project was developed to help
people in rural Appalachian communities under-stand the changing
economy and develop ways of dealing with the economy and community
economic development. The project has included developing resource
materials, conferences, and community workshops.
Alabama and Georgia Legislators set up the Historic Chattahooche
Commission in 1978 to promote tourism and historic preservation
in the 18 county region along the Chattahooche River.
Housing Assistance Council (HAC)
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 606
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 842-8600
(202) 347-3441 (fax) http://www.ruralhome.org hac@ruralhome.org
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is a national nonprofit corporation
created to increase the availability of decent and affordable housing
for low-income people in rural areas throughout the United States.
The HAC provides many services for local, state, and national organizations
including loans, publications, technical assistance, training, and
special projects.
Independent Sector is a national leadership forum, working to encourage
philanthropy, volunteering, not-for-profit initiative and citizen
action that help us better serve people and communities. IS promotes
the general welfare of all citizens and encourages active citizen
participation, preserves basic freedoms and fosters collaboration
and partnerships among government, business, the independent sector
and communities.
International Conference of Building Officials
5360 South Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0541 http://www.icbo.org
The
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) is a nonprofit
service organization owned and controlled by its member cities,
counties, and states. The ICBO¹s aims are to publicize, maintain
and promote the Uniform Building Code and its related documents,
develop uniformity in regulations pertaining to building construction,
educate the building official, and formulate guide-lines for the
administration of building inspection departments. Membership in
ICBO is open to all governmental units as well as other segments
of the building construction industry. ICBO publishes a periodical,
Building Standards, but its primary publication is the Uniform Building
Code and its related volumes. ICBO operates five regional offices.
Institute for Community Economics, Inc.
57 School Street
Springfield, MA 01105-1331
(413) 746-8660
(413) 746-8862 (fax) http://www.iceclt.org iceconomic@aol.com
The Institute for Community Economics has a range of programs which
assist the efforts of community residents to gain control over local
economic development. They also provide community organizational
and development assistance to community groups and public agencies
around the country.
The main goal of the Institute for Environmental Negotiation is
to make mediation and consensus building services available to governments,
citizen organizations and businesses dealing with conflicts and
complex policy choices related to land use and the natural and built
environments.
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
United States National Committee of International Council on Monuments
and Sites
401 F Street, NW, Suite 331
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 842-1866
(202) 842-1861 (fax) http://www.icomos.org
ICOMOS is an international, non-governmental organization dedicated
to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites.
ICOMOS seeks to establish international standards for the preservation,
restoration, and management of the cultural environment.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Route 1 and College Road East
PO Box 2316
Princeton, NJ 08543-2316
(609) 452-8701
(609) 987-8845 (fax) http://www.rwjf.org/ mail@rwjf.org
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's mission is to improve the health
and health care of all Americans. Remaining faithful to our mission
means keeping our commitment to the American people in everything
we do from encouraging healthier living and the conditions that
promote better health to promoting positive changes in the way health
care is delivered in this country.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
One Michigan Avenue East
Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-4058
(616) 968-1611
(616) 968-0413 (fax) http://www.wkkf.org
The W. K. Kellogg Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission
is "to help people help themselves through the practical application
of knowledge and resources to improve their quality of life and
that of future generations." Since its beginning in 1930, the
Foundation has continuously focused on building the capacity of
individuals, communities, and institutions to solve their own problems.
The Charles F. Kettering Foundation
200 Commons Road
Dayton, OH 45459-2799
(937) 434-7300
(800) 221-3657
(937) 439-9804 (fax) http://www.kettering.org
Washington Office:
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 434
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-4478
(202) 393-7644 (fax)
The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is a nonprofit research foundation
dedicated to researching the relationships between democracy and
the public.
The Land Trust Alliance
1331 H Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 638-4725
(202) 638-4730 (fax) http://www.lta.org
The Land Trust Alliance promotes voluntary land conservation and
strengthens the land trust movement by providing the leadership,
information, skills and resources land trusts need to conserve land
for the benefit of communities and natural systems.
The Mineral Policy Center is a nonprofit environmental organization
dedicated to protecting communities and the environment by preventing
the environmental impacts associated with irresponsible mining and
mineral development, and by cleaning up pollution caused by past
mining.
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
c\o School of Environmental Design
University of Georgia
P.O. Box 1605
Athens, GA 30603
(706) 542-4731
(706) 583-0320 (fax) napca@uga.edu
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA)
1029 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-6352
(202) 737-0626 (fax) http://www.nasaa-arts.org nasaa@nasaa-arts.org
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies is a nonprofit membership
organization, which serves as the collective voice and service organization
for arts agencies. They provide professionals and volunteers with
opportunities for information exchange, leadership development,
and issues analysis.
National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)
509 Capitol Court, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-6223
(202) 547-6450 (fax) http://www.nacdnet.org
The National Association of Conservation Districts is the non-governmental,
nonprofit organization that represents nearly 3,000 conservation
districts across the nation. It maintains relationships with organizations
and government agencies; publishes information about districts;
works with leaders in agriculture, conservation, environment, education,
industry, religion and other fields; and provides services to its
districts. The association's philosophy is that local people should
make conservation decisions with technical and funding assistance
from federal, state and local governments and the private sector.
National Association of Counties
440 First Street, NW, Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-6226
(202) 393-2630 (fax) http://www.naco.org
The National Association of Counties was created in 1935 when county
officials wanted to have a strong voice in the nation's capital.
More than six decades later, it continues to ensure that the nation's
3066 counties are heard and understood in the White House and the
halls of Congress
National Association of Development Organizations
400 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 390
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-7806
(202) 624-8813 (fax) http://www.nado.org
The National Association of Development Organizations provides training,
information and representation for regional development organizations
in small metropolitan and rural America. The association is the
largest and leading advocate for a regional approach to community,
economic and rural development and provides a network for its members
to share ideas and innovations.
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 368-5242
(202) 822-0200
(202) 822-0559 http://www.nahb.com
The National Association of Home Builders provides information on
building homes in America, as well us useful links to state associations,
housing statistics, and information directed towards the builder
and consumer.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
(NAHRO)
630 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-3500
(202) 289-8181 (fax) http://www.nahro.org
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
(NAHRO) is the leading housing and community development advocate
for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong,
viable communities for all Americans-particularly those with low-
and moderate-incomes.
National Association of Regional Councils
1700 K Street, NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 457-0710
(202) 296-9352 http://www.narc.org
The National Association of Regional Councils is a membership organization
for regional councils across the country with an interest in planning,
development, and governance at the regional level.
National Association of Service and Conservation Corps (NASCC)
666 Eleventh St., NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20001-4542
(202) 737-6272
(202) 737-6277 (fax) http://www.nascc.org
The National Association of Service and Conservation Corps (NASCC)
is a nonprofit education association made up of conservation and
service corps operating in states and cities. It serves as an information
exchange network for members concerning conservation corps administration
and management, promotes conservation and service values among staff
and corps members, offers technical assistance to those interested
in launching new corps, and promotes establishment of federal, state,
and local programs. NASCC sponsors an annual national conference
and regional seminars and workshops for youth corps advocates and
related youth service programs.
National Association of Towns and Townships
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 208
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-3550 http://www.natat.org
The National Association of Towns and Townships is a membership
organization that offers technical assistance, educational assistance,
and public policy support to local government officials.
National Center for Small Communities
444 N. Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 208
Washington, DC 20001-1202
Phone: (202) 624-3550
(202) 624-3554 (fax) http://www.smallcommunities.org/ncsc/
Part
of The National Association of Towns and Townships, the National
Center for Small Communities (NCSC) is the only national, non-profit
organization devoted exclusively to serving the leaders of America¹s
smaller communities. The mission of the NCSC is to provide small
town decision makers with the tools to govern effectively and the
skills to expand local economies, protect natural resources and
preserve community character.
National Community Development Association (NCDA)
522 21st Street, NW, Suite 120
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 293-7587
(202) 887-5546 (fax) http://www.ncdaonline.org
NCDA is a national nonprofit organization that administers federally
supported community and economic development, housing and human
service programs, including programs of HUD, CDBG, and HOME. The
NCDA has been at the forefront in securing effective and responsive
housing and community development programs for local governments.
The Association provides timely, direct information and technical
support to its members on federal housing and community development
programs.
National Community Reinvestment Coalition
733 15th Street, NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-8866
(202) 628-9800 (fax) http://www.ncrc.org
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition is a group of over
670 nonprofit community reinvestment organizations from across the
country organized in 1990 to develop and harness their collective
energies into traditionally underserved communities. They are involved
with community development, economic justice, community organizing,
financial literacy, fair housing, community reinvestment, and much
more.
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers
(SHPOs)
444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 342
Washington, DC 20001-1512
(202) 624-5465
(202) 624-5419 (fax) http://www.sso.org/ncshpo/shpolist.htm
Alabama
State Historic Preservation Officers
Alabama Historical Commission (AHC)
468 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-3184
(334) 240-3477 (fax) http://www.preserveala.org
The Mission of the Alabama Historical Commission and the Historic
Preservation Officers is to foster an awareness of the value of
historic structures, sites, and objects that reflect the heritage
of all Alabamians and to facilitate the preservation and documentation
of these resources for the use, enjoyment and education of present
and future generations.
National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 438
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-7710
(202) 624-5899 (fax) http://www.ncsha.org
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) is a national,
nonprofit organization created in 1970 to assist its members in
advancing the interests of lower income and under served people
through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable
housing.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 682-5400 (press 0)
(202) 682-5677 (fax) http://www.arts.endow.gov
The National Endowment for the Arts serves the public by nurturing
the expression of human creativity, supporting the cultivation of
community spirit, and fostering the recognition and appreciation
of the excellence and diversity of our nation's artistic accomplishments.
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 606-8400
(800) 634-1121
(202) 606-8240 (fax) http://www.neh.gov info@neh.gov
The National Endowment for the Humanities is a federal agency that
supports learning in history, literature, philosophy, and other
areas of the humanities. They fund research, education, museum exhibitions,
documentaries, preservation, and activities in the states.
National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 588-6219
(202) 588-050 (fax) http://www.mainst.org mainst@nthp.org
Alabama Main Street Program
468 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 242-3184
(334) 262-1083 (fax) http://www.preserveala.org
The National Main Street Center created the Main Street Approach
to downtown revitalization, and promotes the use of the approach
to communities to revitalize their traditional commercial areas.
It serves as the nation's clearinghouse for information, technical
assistance, research and advocacy on preservation-based commercial
district revitalization.
National Park Service (NPS)
US Department of Interior (DOI)
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 343-9500
(202) 343-1836 (fax) http://www.nps.gov
National Park Service - Southeast Region
100 Alabama Street, SW
1924 Building
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 562-3100
(404) 562-3263 (fax)
The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources
and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education,
and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service
cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural
resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country
and the world.
National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA)
1300 19th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-6722
(800) 628-7275
(202) 659-0650 (fax) http://www.npca.org npca@npca.org
NPCA's mission is to protect and enhance America's National Park
System for present and future generations. This can only be achieved
through a well-educated and committed park constituency. Public
education through their publications and their public outreach to
inspire activism is key to their efforts.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
PO Box 2890
Washington, DC 20013-2890
(202) 720-3210
(202) 720-1564 (fax) http://www.nrcs.usda.gov
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a Federal agency that
works in partnership with the American people to conserve and sustain
our natural resources. The NRCS develops and carries out a national
soil and water conservation program in cooperation with landowners,
operators, other land users and developers, community planning agencies
and regional resource groups, and federal, state, and local government
agencies. The NRCS also assists in agricultural pollution control,
environmental improvement, and rural community development.
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
4301 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22203-1860
(703) 907-5500
(703) 907-5528 (fax) http://www.nreca.org
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is the national
service organization dedicated to representing the national interests
of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve.
National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 588-6000
(800) 944-6847
(202) 588-6038 (fax) http://www.nthp.org
National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)
Southern Regional Office
William Aiken House
456 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-8552
(843) 722-8652 (fax)
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit
organization dedicated to protecting the irreplaceable. It fights
to save historic buildings and the neighborhoods and landscapes
they anchor. Through education and advocacy, the National Trust
is revitalizing communities across the country and challenges citizens
to create sensible plans for the future.
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
11100 Wildlife Center Drive
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-6000 http://www.nwf.org
NWF focuses its efforts on five core issue areas, Endangered Habitat,
Water Quality, Land Stewardship, Wetlands, as well as Sustainable
Communities. NWF pursues a range of educational projects, and activist,
advocacy, and litigation initiatives within these areas.
Natural
Resources Defense Council, Inc. (NRDC)
40 West 20th St.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 727-2700
(212) 727-1773 (fax) http://www.nrdc.org
The Natural Resources Defense Council is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to protecting America's endangered natural resources and
to improving the quality of the human environment. The Council combines
government agencies from various disciplines, organizes legal action
and disseminates citizen information.
The Nature Conservancy
4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 841-5300
(703) 841-1283 (fax) http://www.nature.org
The Nature Conservancy - Alabama Office
Pepper Place
2821 - C 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 251-1155
(205) 251-4444 (fax) http://www.tnc.org/newsroom/rptnb/statefacts/alabama.htm
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve plants, animals
and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on
Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The
Nature Conservancy operates the largest private system of nature
sanctuaries in the world--more than 1,500 preserves in the United
States alone. Some are postage-stamp size; others cover thousands
of acres. All of them safeguard imperiled species of plants and
animals.
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
Southern District
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1950
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 347-1004
(404) 347-1005 (fax) http://www.nw.org
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is a nonprofit created
to revitalize America's older, distressed communities by establishing
and supporting a national network of nonprofit organizations. It
is part of the NeighborWorks Network connecting local nonprofit
organizations successfully revitalizing neighborhoods by stabilizing
home ownership and preserving housing affordable to low- and moderate-income
families.
Outreach International is a human development agency striving to
alleviate the injustice of hunger, poverty and disease in the world.
It is affiliated with the Community of Christ Church.
Partners for Livable Communities is a membership organization committed
to improving economic health and quality of life of communities
through collaborative resource management and offers a research
and referral service on a broad range of community improvement projects.
The Planning Commissioner's Journal is a quarterly publication designed
for citizen planners covering a wide range of planning issues.
Preservation Action (PA)
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-0915
(202) 659-0189 (fax) http://www.preservationaction.org
Preservation Action advocates federal legislation to further the
impact of historic preservation at the local, state and national
levels. We are dedicated to elevating historic preservation as a
national priority through our legislative actions, monitoring federal
agency actions that affect the preservation of the nation's historic
and cultural resources, participating directly in policy development,
and creating an environment for others to succeed with their preservation
initiatives.
Project for Public Spaces (PPS)
153 Waverly Place, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-5660
(212) 620-3821 (fax) http://www.pps.org pps@pps.org
Project for Public Spaces is a nonprofit organization, which specializes
in the planning, design, and management of public spaces. Its objective
is to improve public spaces so they are more usable, lively, safe,
and enjoyable.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a 13-year-old nonprofit organization
dedicated to enriching America's communities and countryside by
creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail
lines and connecting corridors.
Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
South Building
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-4323
(202) 690-0500 (fax) http://www.usda.gov
USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy
and quality of life in all of rural America. The Rural Housing Service
(RHS) addresses rural America's need for single-family and multi-family
housing as well as health facilities, fire and police stations,
and other community facilities. In addition, the Federal Government
is seeking to form partnerships with other entities-- such as state,
local, and tribal governments, private and nonprofit organizations,
and member- owned cooperatives--to revitalize rural areas.
Scenic America is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated
to preserving and enhancing the scenic character of America's communities
and countryside.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
SCORE Association
409 3rd Street, SW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20024
(800) 634-0245 http://www.score.org
North Alabama Chapter of SCORE
901 South 15th Street, Room 201
Birmingham, AL 35294-2060
(205) 934-6868
(205) 934-0538 (fax)
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a nonprofit association
of 11,500 volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. with
339 SCORE Chapters in urban, suburban, and rural communities. SCORE
members are trained as counselors, advisors, and mentors to aspiring
entrepreneurs and business owners. Services are provided free-of-charge.
There are SCORE chapters throughout Alabama.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
409 Third Street, SW, Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6605
(202) 205-6802 (fax) http://www.sba.gov
Alabama Offices of the Small Business Administration
801 Tom Martin Drive, Suite 201
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 731-1344
The U.S. Small Business Administration, provides financial, technical
and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow
their businesses. The U.S. SBA is dedicated to providing customer-oriented,
full-service programs and accurate, timely information to the entrepreneurial
community.
The Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
900 Second Street, N.E., Suite 12
Washington, DC 20002-3557
(202) 789-8200
(202) 789-0284 (fax) http://www.saa.org
The Society for American Archaeology is an international organization
dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the
archaeological heritage of the Americas. The society represents
professional, student, and vocational archaeologists working in
a variety of settings including government agencies, colleges and
universities, museums, and the private sector.
Society
of Environmental Graphic Design
1000 Vermont Ave., NW Suite 400
Washington DC 20005
(202) 638-5555 / fax (202) 638.0891 http://www.segd.org segd@segd.org
The Society of Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD),
an international nonprofit organization, was founded to formalize
graphic design as a profession, to increase public awareness of
the discipline, and to pro-mote high standards of professional conduct
within the field. SEGD sponsors several award programs and conferences;
publishes a quarterly newsletter, technical information, and a resource
directory; and awards scholarships to fund student research projects
in environmental graphic design.
Southeast Archeological Center
National Park Service
2035 E. Paul Diras Drive, Box 7
Johnson Building, Suite 120
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 580-3011
(850) 580-2884 (fax) http://www.cr.nps.gov/seac
The Southeast Archeological Center has carried out a tradition of
archeological research, collections and information management,
and technical support for national park units located in the Southeast
Regional Office of the National Park Service (NPS). This web site
contains information on variety of events including the American
Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.
Southern Rural Development Center
Box 9656
410 Bost Extension Building
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325-3207
(662) 325-8915 (fax) http://www.ext.msstate.edu/srdc
SRDC is one of four regional rural development centers supporting
research and extension efforts to improve the lives of people living
in non-metropolitan areas of the United States. They assist in the
process of public and private decision making by encouraging and
conducting multi-disciplinary research, extension, and educational
programs.
The Townscape Institute, Inc.
8 Lowell Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-8952
(617) 491-3734 (fax) http://www.townscape-inst.com
The Townscape Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit public interest organization
concerned with increasing the livability of cities, towns, and neighborhoods
through the conservation, interpretation, and enhancement of the
man-made environment.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL)
116 New Montgomery Street, Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 495-4014
(415) 495-4103 (fax) http://www.tpl.org
TPL's legal and real estate specialists work with landowners, government
agencies, and community groups to create urban parks, gardens, greenways,
and riverways, build livable communities by setting aside open space
in the path of growth, conserve land for watershed protection, scenic
beauty, and close-to-home recreation, and safeguard the character
of communities by preserving historic landmarks and landscapes.
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Univ. of Alabama Center for Economic Development
The University of Alabama
Box 870138
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0138
(205) 348-7058
(205) 348-7566 (fax) uaced@bama.ua.edu
The primary mission of the University of Alabama Center for Economic
Development is to be responsive to requests from companies and communities
throughout the state. The Center was founded as an umbrella organization
which draws from the resources of the University of Alabama to support
the state's public and private economic development initiatives.
The Center facilitates this support by providing access to university
technical resources and the specialization of faculty and professional
staff. A major emphasis of the Center is community development.
The Urban Land Institute (ULI)
1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Suite 500 West
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 624-7000
(800) 321-5011
(202) 624-7140 (fax) http://www.uli.org webmaster@uli.org
The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership
in the responsible use of land to enhance the total environment.
Its purpose is to help policy makers and professionals better face
the challenges ahead-with information that is authoritative, insightful,
current, and practical in application.
The two primary missions of the District are military construction
and civil works. However, the District is quick to embrace the needs
of the nation and today we play a key environmental role from protecting
wetlands to cleanup programs. Environmental sustainment is our creed-balancing
the nation's environmental needs with economic well being.
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