What are some data sources?
Contact Points Source Primary Uses Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) Economic base, land-use and zoning plans, and area planning history State and local government planning and social service departments/agencies Economic base, land-use and zoning plans, taxing districts, social and economic programs, and business and marketing information State employment agencies or labor departments Employment trends, unemployment rates, and economic base State, local, and university libraries (for local newspaper clippings and other local sources) General information, community historical background, economic base, and business and marketing information Local historical societies and State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) Community historical background, and location of historic structures, landmarks, and districts Other relevant data collection organizations, such as Chambers of Commerce, religious institutions, American Automobile Association (AAA), Meals-on-Wheels, American Associat
