Community Planning & Economic Development

We strive to strengthen a community’s individual ability to create and grow businesses, jobs, wealth and income. Our information and resources help communities develop goals, visions and strategic plans to help guide economic development and prosperity for their part of Texas.

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Community Planning & Economic Development

Publications

Publication

Mobility is important for older rural adult populations, but options are limited in certain communities. Improving public transportation in rural communities allows older adult populations mobility and independence. (2 pages)

Publication

Las personas que permanecen en refugios temporales y centros de evacuacion pueden estar en riesgo de contraer enfermedades que se propagan en condiciones de hacinamiento. Mantener la higiene personal es una forma de protegerse. Mantener las instalaciones limpias tambien es muy importante. (2 Paginas)

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People who are staying in temporary shelters and evacuation centers may be at risk for diseases that spread in crowded conditions. Maintaining personal hygiene is one way to protect yourself. Keeping the facility clean is also very important. (2 Pages)

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

The V.G. Young Institute of County Government, part of The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, provides continuing education for elected county officials across Texas.

Program

The AgriLife Extension Rural Student Success Initiative aims to increase the number of rural students enrolling in and completing a postsecondary certificate or degree program.

Program

Texas Friendly Instructors provide workshops that help your staff cultivate the most up to date hospitality habits and customer service skills.

Courses

Course

This course is intended for local elected officials and others interested in natural resource planning, positive land use, open space preservation, green infrastructure, elevation, or buyout-related activities.

Course

This course is intended for local elected officials and others interested in natural resource planning, positive land use, flood insurance rate maps, and effective floodplain management.

Course

This 2-course bundle provides students access to both courses in the Texas Citizen Planner Program at a discount. Each unit includes reading materials, case studies, and engaging instruction from planning leaders, practitioners, and researchers.

All Resources on Community Planning & Economic Development

  • Publication

    Mobility is important for older rural adult populations, but options are limited in certain communities. Improving public transportation in rural communities allows older adult populations mobility and independence. (2 pages)

  • Publication

    A disaster can be stressful for many people and can lead to mental and emotional disruption. At the moment, stress may be "good," in that it helps people focus, respond, and react to what is going on around them. Although, prolonged stress after a disaster- commonly referred to as post-disaster stress-is bad for human physical, […]

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    Experimentar un desastre puede conducir a un comportamiento erratico, cambios en el estado de animo e incluso sintomas fisicos. Las senales de advertencia del estres posterior al desastre se explican en esta publicacion. Hay sugerencias para ayudar a las victimas a lidiar con el estres y para obtener ayuda profesional. (3 Paginas)

  • Publication

    People who are staying in temporary shelters and evacuation centers may be at risk for diseases that spread in crowded conditions. Maintaining personal hygiene is one way to protect yourself. Keeping the facility clean is also very important. (2 Pages)

  • Publication

    Las personas que permanecen en refugios temporales y centros de evacuacion pueden estar en riesgo de contraer enfermedades que se propagan en condiciones de hacinamiento. Mantener la higiene personal es una forma de protegerse. Mantener las instalaciones limpias tambien es muy importante. (2 Paginas)

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