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Economic Development Director

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March 29, 2024 Updated May 31, 2024 4 minute read
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Economic Development Directors are responsible for leading and managing economic development initiatives within a community or region. They work to attract new businesses, retain existing businesses, and create jobs. Economic Development Directors also develop and implement strategies to improve the economic well-being of their communities.

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Salaries for Economic Development Director

City
Median
New York
$222,000
San Francisco
$174,000
Seattle
$127,000
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City
Median
New York
$222,000
San Francisco
$174,000
Seattle
$127,000
Austin
$128,000
Toronto
$108,000
London
£128,000
Paris
€87,000
Berlin
€112,000
Tel Aviv
₪536,000
Singapore
S$179,000
Beijing
¥205,000
Shanghai
¥850,000
Shenzhen
¥589,000
Bengalaru
₹315,600
Delhi
₹450,000
Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

Path to Economic Development Director

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The Image of the City
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The Practice of Local Government Planning
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A practical guide to local government planning, covering topics such as zoning, subdivision regulations, and environmental impact assessments.
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Reviving Critical Planning Theory
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A comprehensive overview of urban planning in Norwegian, covering topics such as urban history, urban design, and urban management.
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Planning Theory for Practitioners
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A comprehensive textbook covering the history, theory, and practice of urban planning. It includes case studies and examples from around the world.
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Methodological Investigations in Agent-Based...
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A comprehensive overview of urban sociology, covering topics such as urban social structure, urban inequality, and urban crime.
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Contemporary Urban Planning
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A practical guide to urban planning analysis and methods, covering topics such as data collection, modeling, and forecasting.
Contemporary Urban Planning
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Contemporary Urban Planning
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Contemporary Urban Planning (10th Edition)
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Contemporary Urban Planning (6th Edition)
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America's Frozen Neighborhoods
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A comprehensive overview of urban planning and real estate development, covering topics such as land use planning, zoning, and environmental regulation.
America's Frozen Neighborhoods: The Abuse of Zoning
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America's Frozen Neighborhoods: The Abuse of Zoning
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Aménager les territoires du bien être
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A comprehensive overview of urban planning in French, covering topics such as planning theory, land use planning, and transportation planning.
(Français) Aménager les territoires du bien être
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Roma moderna. Due secoli di storia urbanistica....
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A comprehensive overview of urban planning in Italian, covering topics such as planning theory, land use planning, and transportation planning.
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Sustainable Urban Preservation
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A comprehensive overview of sustainable urban mobility planning and design, covering topics such as public transportation, walking, and cycling.
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