Conservation Design Forum

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Conservation Design Forum articles below.

Sketch of West Union, Iowa downtown green pilot project.

Daily News

Municipal “Green Streets” Redevelopment Project Wins 2015 Iowa ASLA Award

June 5, 2015

The green pilot program will assist the community in creating sustainable practices including energy efficient measures for local businesses and green infrastructure in many projects across the city.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

Wilson County, Tennessee: Rising To The Challenge With Resilience

State Focus July 16, 2021

They call it "Wilson Strong:" devastated by a pandemic and a tornado, this Tennessee community met the challenge and kept its dreams intact.

Post-Pandemic Industrial Parks: Risk-Resilient, Resource Efficient

Industry Focus June 23, 2021

Industrial parks can mitigate social, health and environmental risks by embracing a resource-efficient eco-industrial concept.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

August 1, 2021

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

Site Selection

BF Location Video: Industrial Parks in Oswego County, NY

June 10, 2021

Situated in Upstate New York, Oswego County is located centrally to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal, with over 80 million people within a 300-mile radius. Many factors place Oswego County at the top of the list for manufacturing clusters such as metal fabrication and food processing.

Breaking News

Memphis Takes Logistics Crown, NYC Tops In Fintech

Press Releases August 2, 2021

Memphis, TN tops the list of Logistics Leaders, New York City leads the new Fintech ranking in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

South Carolina August 1, 2021

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Guide to Aircraft Cleaning During Layovers August 2, 2021
It’s important that airlines step up aircraft cleaning procedures. Consider this guide to ensure the proper steps are being taken for health and safety. - Read: Guide to Aircraft Cleaning During Layovers at FacilityExecutive.com.
Parking App Provides Contactless Experience August 2, 2021
The Westfalia Parking App is an all-in-one consumer parking solution that will increase efficiency, safety, and convenience in automated parking facilities. - Read: Parking App Provides Contactless Experience at FacilityExecutive.com.
Watch Now: ABM’s First-Ever National TV Commercial August 1, 2021
Public demand for clean, healthy, and safe spaces is at an all-time high. Our commercial is designed to demonstrate the once unnoticed but vital role that ABM and its team members play in keeping facilities running to help foster occupant confidence. - Read: Watch Now: ABM’s First-Ever National TV Commercial at FacilityExecutive.com.