For example: There is a Difference between Economic Development that is Expansive/Extractive versus Economic/Ecological.
Ecological Economic Development results in better communities to live in, a firmer tax base to reduce boom and bust cycles, and predictable revenues for maintaining a solid businesses and community services. It also raises home values by attracting people and businesses to move here and/or to stay. It improves the ecology context and makes a healthier ecosystem. It retains the uniqueness of a place. In other words, it promotes caring more than counting.
Learn how to tell the difference as planning, policy-making and budget allocation processes are considered and what it takes to have a great town with valued services, beauty everywhere and strong businesses that support our town. It starts with a very different set of premises.