web01.fireside.fm Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:03:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Community Revitalization” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/community%20revitalization Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson explores the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future. You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO. We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next level. en-us episodic Actionable economic development strategies and stories Dane Carlson Dane Carlson explores the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future. You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO. We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next level. no econ dev, economic development, ed Dane Carlson show@econdevshow.com 194: Tackling Systemic Vacancy and Building Equity with Kat Guillaume-Delemar https://podcast.econdevshow.com/194 7e5f08ad-09aa-4514-9e43-458edcf7f45d Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 194 Tackling Systemic Vacancy and Building Equity with Kat Guillaume-Delemar full Dane Carlson A powerful conversation with Kat Guillaume-Delemar, President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress, on tackling systemic vacancy, transforming disinvested neighborhoods, and building more equitable communities. 28:46 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Kat Guillaume-Delemar, President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress, the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated to fixing the systems that lead to widespread vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. Kat shares how systemic vacancy harms communities — from lowering property values and public health to blocking economic opportunity — and explains how policy reform, land banking, and innovative programs can restore vitality and equity to disinvested neighborhoods. Drawing from her deeply personal journey from poverty and trauma to leadership and advocacy, Kat offers inspiring insights and actionable strategies for economic developers seeking to build stronger, more human-centered communities. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! 10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Shift the language: Avoid stigmatizing terms like "blight" and instead focus on systemic vacancy and its root causes. Educate first: Increase awareness among policymakers, residents, and stakeholders about how vacancy impacts communities and economies. Push for policy reform: Support legislation like the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act to close appraisal gaps and incentivize redevelopment. Leverage land banks: Use land banks as strategic tools to acquire, manage, and repurpose vacant properties based on community priorities. Think beyond economics: Balance the pursuit of economic growth with improving quality of life and social well-being. Humanize your approach: Design strategies that prioritize people and communities over tax rolls and property values alone. Collaborate widely: Work with residents, local leaders, and policymakers to co-create solutions tailored to community needs. Address inequities: Recognize and combat systemic issues like redlining and inequitable appraisal practices that perpetuate vacancy. Champion creative placemaking: Transform vacant lots into community assets -- from affordable housing to green spaces -- that restore neighborhood vitality. Be strategically defiant: Don't shy away from challenging unjust systems; bold advocacy can lead to meaningful change. Special Guest: Kathleen Guillaume-Delemar. econdev, economic development, eco devo, vacancy, land banking, community revitalization, economic development, policy reform, equity, disinvestment, neighborhood transformation, property value, systemic change In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Kat Guillaume-Delemar, President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress, the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated to fixing the systems that lead to widespread vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. Kat shares how systemic vacancy harms communities — from lowering property values and public health to blocking economic opportunity — and explains how policy reform, land banking, and innovative programs can restore vitality and equity to disinvested neighborhoods. Drawing from her deeply personal journey from poverty and trauma to leadership and advocacy, Kat offers inspiring insights and actionable strategies for economic developers seeking to build stronger, more human-centered communities.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps!

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Shift the language: Avoid stigmatizing terms like "blight" and instead focus on systemic vacancy and its root causes.
  2. Educate first: Increase awareness among policymakers, residents, and stakeholders about how vacancy impacts communities and economies.
  3. Push for policy reform: Support legislation like the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act to close appraisal gaps and incentivize redevelopment.
  4. Leverage land banks: Use land banks as strategic tools to acquire, manage, and repurpose vacant properties based on community priorities.
  5. Think beyond economics: Balance the pursuit of economic growth with improving quality of life and social well-being.
  6. Humanize your approach: Design strategies that prioritize people and communities over tax rolls and property values alone.
  7. Collaborate widely: Work with residents, local leaders, and policymakers to co-create solutions tailored to community needs.
  8. Address inequities: Recognize and combat systemic issues like redlining and inequitable appraisal practices that perpetuate vacancy.
  9. Champion creative placemaking: Transform vacant lots into community assets -- from affordable housing to green spaces -- that restore neighborhood vitality.
  10. Be strategically defiant: Don't shy away from challenging unjust systems; bold advocacy can lead to meaningful change.

Special Guest: Kathleen Guillaume-Delemar.

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]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Kat Guillaume-Delemar, President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress, the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated to fixing the systems that lead to widespread vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. Kat shares how systemic vacancy harms communities — from lowering property values and public health to blocking economic opportunity — and explains how policy reform, land banking, and innovative programs can restore vitality and equity to disinvested neighborhoods. Drawing from her deeply personal journey from poverty and trauma to leadership and advocacy, Kat offers inspiring insights and actionable strategies for economic developers seeking to build stronger, more human-centered communities.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps!

10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Shift the language: Avoid stigmatizing terms like "blight" and instead focus on systemic vacancy and its root causes.
  2. Educate first: Increase awareness among policymakers, residents, and stakeholders about how vacancy impacts communities and economies.
  3. Push for policy reform: Support legislation like the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act to close appraisal gaps and incentivize redevelopment.
  4. Leverage land banks: Use land banks as strategic tools to acquire, manage, and repurpose vacant properties based on community priorities.
  5. Think beyond economics: Balance the pursuit of economic growth with improving quality of life and social well-being.
  6. Humanize your approach: Design strategies that prioritize people and communities over tax rolls and property values alone.
  7. Collaborate widely: Work with residents, local leaders, and policymakers to co-create solutions tailored to community needs.
  8. Address inequities: Recognize and combat systemic issues like redlining and inequitable appraisal practices that perpetuate vacancy.
  9. Champion creative placemaking: Transform vacant lots into community assets -- from affordable housing to green spaces -- that restore neighborhood vitality.
  10. Be strategically defiant: Don't shy away from challenging unjust systems; bold advocacy can lead to meaningful change.

Special Guest: Kathleen Guillaume-Delemar.

Sponsored By:

Links:

]]> 149: Mastering Community Events and Economic Growth with Lynn Fuhler https://podcast.econdevshow.com/149 b3cd3163-d782-43f9-a4ed-c9b970cfb85b Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 149 Mastering Community Events and Economic Growth with Lynn Fuhler full Dane Carlson Tourism expert and author Lynn Fuhler shares insights on event management, festival organization, and the role of tourism in economic development. 28:18 no In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, tourism expert Lynn Fuhler, former tourism director of Clearwater and Clearwater Beach area and author of two books on festival management, discusses the intricacies of organizing successful events and festivals. She shares her experience as the former chairman of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, insights on community revitalization through arts and tourism, and emphasizes the importance of proper event planning, including post-event evaluation and the four key elements necessary for tourism development. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Focus on sustainable tourism initiatives rather than just chasing big industrial projects Ensure four key elements are in place: government support, infrastructure, community support, and proper planning Use events and festivals as consistent economic drivers rather than relying solely on large, unstable employers Implement thorough post-event evaluation processes to continuously improve Build strong volunteer networks and management systems for community events Create infrastructure that serves multiple purposes (like transportation routes that benefit both tourism and industry) Recognize the role of arts communities in revitalizing declining areas Document processes and maintain organized records for event planning continuity Consider tourism as a reliable employer for entry-level and service industry workers Foster collaboration between government, business, and community stakeholders for successful tourism initiatives Special Guest: Lynn Fuhler. econdev, economic development, eco devo, Tourism, Festival Management, Economic Development, Event Planning, Community Revitalization, Infrastructure, Arts Community, Jazz Festival, Event Organization, Tourism Infrastructure In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, tourism expert Lynn Fuhler, former tourism director of Clearwater and Clearwater Beach area and author of two books on festival management, discusses the intricacies of organizing successful events and festivals. She shares her experience as the former chairman of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, insights on community revitalization through arts and tourism, and emphasizes the importance of proper event planning, including post-event evaluation and the four key elements necessary for tourism development.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps!

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Focus on sustainable tourism initiatives rather than just chasing big industrial projects
  2. Ensure four key elements are in place: government support, infrastructure, community support, and proper planning
  3. Use events and festivals as consistent economic drivers rather than relying solely on large, unstable employers
  4. Implement thorough post-event evaluation processes to continuously improve
  5. Build strong volunteer networks and management systems for community events
  6. Create infrastructure that serves multiple purposes (like transportation routes that benefit both tourism and industry)
  7. Recognize the role of arts communities in revitalizing declining areas
  8. Document processes and maintain organized records for event planning continuity
  9. Consider tourism as a reliable employer for entry-level and service industry workers
  10. Foster collaboration between government, business, and community stakeholders for successful tourism initiatives

Special Guest: Lynn Fuhler.

Links:

]]> In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, tourism expert Lynn Fuhler, former tourism director of Clearwater and Clearwater Beach area and author of two books on festival management, discusses the intricacies of organizing successful events and festivals. She shares her experience as the former chairman of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, insights on community revitalization through arts and tourism, and emphasizes the importance of proper event planning, including post-event evaluation and the four key elements necessary for tourism development.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps!

Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Focus on sustainable tourism initiatives rather than just chasing big industrial projects
  2. Ensure four key elements are in place: government support, infrastructure, community support, and proper planning
  3. Use events and festivals as consistent economic drivers rather than relying solely on large, unstable employers
  4. Implement thorough post-event evaluation processes to continuously improve
  5. Build strong volunteer networks and management systems for community events
  6. Create infrastructure that serves multiple purposes (like transportation routes that benefit both tourism and industry)
  7. Recognize the role of arts communities in revitalizing declining areas
  8. Document processes and maintain organized records for event planning continuity
  9. Consider tourism as a reliable employer for entry-level and service industry workers
  10. Foster collaboration between government, business, and community stakeholders for successful tourism initiatives

Special Guest: Lynn Fuhler.

Links:

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