Investment Ready Places are mid-sized towns that are well positioned to respond to retooling. These communities have unique factors, including a demand for mixed-use environments that have transportation options and the need for housing that accommodates a range of income levels and price points. The report lists six characteristics of Investment Ready Places that need to be in place to attract productive investments, and steps communities can use to acquire these characteristics.
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