If you have had such an insight and wish to propose a project that might be appropriate for the Center, we would be happy to receive your proposal. Projects Identified by Our Advisory Committees. Each includes 15 to 25 people from various segments of the community. Community and economic development assessment economic impact study of Toledo s CDCs, LISC, etc., including grant leverage. Development of an early warning system to identify firms that may leave the city and move outside of the city limits, based on a series of key indicators.
Work force needs assessment.
Analysis of factors affecting the availability and stability of the Toledo workforce, including training opportunities, transit, health, daycare, human capital development including basic math and reading. An analysis of the full costs of sprawl. The benefits of sprawl accrue to individuals while the costs of sprawl are socialized. Consideration of Developmental Impact Fees or other policies for re-allocating costs to those benefiting from sprawl might be included. Unfortunately, we cannot fund all proposals.