ProGov21 Policy Library

Most communities have assets hidden within that are not utilized or underutilized. A Lean Scan identifies these assets and determines the reasons that they are not used efficiently. The Lean Scan helps to reveal possible partnerships between built, financial, social, and natural resources...

This ordinance imposes a wealth tax on certain intangible personal property. Intangible personal property means all personal property which is not in itself intrinsically valuable, but which derives its chief value from that which it represents, such as stocks and bonds....

The Place Matters Project seeks to understand the impact that living environments have on the transition from childhood to adulthood, focusing particularly on those with criminal records or other obstacles. The project, based at the University of Southern Maine, aims to redesign Maine's...

Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) as a concept for building community capacity, emphasizing the importance of local assets as primary building blocks for sustainable community development. The seven distinct assets considered are financial, political, human, cultural, built/infrastructure,...

Asset mapping as the process of identifying and mapping valuable elements in a community, treating assets as advantages, resources, or sources of strength. The workbook encourages communities to recognize and leverage existing assets, promoting a positive and creative perspective...

The acquisition cost of an asset is just a portion of the total cost of owning it. Ongoing maintenance significantly adds to that cost; and for a long-lived asset, that cost can be much greater than the initial design, construction, and installation cost. Life cycle cost analysis...

This guide was commissioned by the U.S. Department of Labor to help regions enhance their competitive position through asset mapping. The process involves three levels: Asset Identification, Basic Evaluation, and Comprehensive Assessment. It aims to identify and leverage regional...

There is a common issue where communities may overlook the potential of their local businesses to contribute to economic growth. The guide seeks to bridge this gap by providing a systematic approach to mapping out businesses, identifying their capacities, and integrating them into...

Asset poor families, those that cannot sustain themselves without income for at least three months or weather emergencies without falling into the safety net, are consistently vulnerable. Arizona seeks to align its economic development, safety net, and education systems to benefit...

Historically marginalized communities have often been underserved by municipal services, in part because their elected representatives are uninformed about their needs and assets. This guide provides practical strategies to identify community resources and networks that can inform...