By Jack L. Fischer AIA Economic Development Professionals (EDP) have begun to understand the changing trends since 2007 and the need to balance responsibilities to communities and citizens with the visions, expectations and goals of developers. This trend toward cooperation and support is gaining momentum in many verticals and markets...

By Jack L. Fischer, AIA As an Architect of thirty years, an investor, past Commerce Secretary, and financial consultant to many developers, I continue to be aware of several needs in a number of important initiatives. Briefly, Wisconsin and other Midwest states are working hard to launch programs that help...