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The Statewide Planning Program, Rhode Island Department of Administration, is established by Chapter 42-11 of the General Laws as the central planning agency for state government. The work of the Program is guided by the State Planning Council, comprised of state, local, and public representatives and federal and other advisors. The objectives of the Program are: (1) to prepare strategic and systems plans for the state; (2) to coordinate activities of the public and private sectors within this framework of policies and programs; (3) to assist local governments in management, finance, and planning; and (4) to advise the Governor and others concerned on physical, social, and economic topics. This Technical Paper is one of a series prepared by the Statewide Planning Program. They all present information developed through planning activities to state and federal agencies, local governments and the public. Activities of the Program are supported by state appropriations and federal grants. The contents of this report reflect the views of the Statewide Planning Program which is responsible for the accuracy of the facts and data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of other sponsoring agencies. This publication is based upon publicly supported research and may not be copyrighted. It may be reprinted, in part or full, with the customary crediting of the source. Contact the Statewide Planning Program, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI (401) 222- 7901. Copies of this report are also available on the web at www.planning.ri.gov. Copies may also be made available as an electronic file.
ABSTRACT TITLE: EDA Public Works in Rhode Island, 1996-2000 SUBJECT: A performance assessment of projects funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) DATE: September 2004 AGENCY Statewide Planning Program AND Rhode Island Department of Administration SOURCE OF One Capitol Hill COPIES: Providence, RI 02908 SERIES NO.: Technical Paper 156 NO. OF PAGES: ABSTRACT: 41, plus two appendices This technical report presents the results of a survey of nine EDA-funded projects that were priority listed in Rhode Island’s Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP) or the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Examined are the impacts of the projects on job generation, wages, and promotion of other development, as well as process-related issues such as selection criteria, grant awards, project location, and commitment from the private sector. Changes in the CEDS application process are suggested to enhance performance in both process and results. i
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Page 5 and 6: We also acknowledge the assistance
Page 7 and 8: NOTES AND REFERENCES 33 Appendix A:
Page 9 and 10: Statewide Planning’s review and t
Page 11 and 12: Reference is made in this report to
Page 13 and 14: Department of Labor and Training, f
Page 15 and 16: economically distressed areas, with
Page 17 and 18: Table 1 OEDP/CEDS PROJECTS IN RHODE
Page 19 and 20: Cranston/Narragansett Brewery Redev
Page 21 and 22: Part Four: PROJECT PERFORMANCE, ONC
Page 23 and 24: projects in the Quonset Davisville
Page 25 and 26: Table 6 DIRECT EMPLOYMENT GENERATED
Page 27 and 28: the wages generated by the projects
Page 29 and 30: Figure 1 AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGES IN AF
Page 31 and 32: Table 8 EMPLOYMENT MULTIPLIER EFFEC
Page 33 and 34: Two studies were performed, in 1992
Page 35 and 36: However, three of the nine projects
Page 37 and 38: Part Five: RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN T
Page 39 and 40: 3. Study the projects not making th
Page 41 and 42: EDA’s investment guidelines than
Page 43 and 44: attendants, convenience store emplo
Page 45 and 46: 4. Essential Project Studies and Pe
Page 47 and 48: 2. Area of Influence This criterion
Page 49 and 50: 8. Enterprise Zones In keeping with
Page 51: If the operating expenses amounted

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