Review the following information from the article “An Economic Development Architecturefor New Orleans”, Kevin F. McCarthy (2008).
You are an analyst at FEMA and are in charge of developing a recommendation for both the state and the local governments on whether or not to redevelop New Orleans.
Write an 8–12-page report with your recommendation in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use proper spelling and grammar throughout, and keep the text legible and balanced with visuals.
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Assignment 1 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
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Evaluate the alternative organizational structures and the economic development proposals being put forward for New Orleans’s economic recovery. |
32 |
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What strategies should the effort employ? |
68 |
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Discuss the decision pitfalls to which constituencies may be susceptible and make a recommendation on how to alleviate those pressures. |
32 |
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How should the effort be organized? |
32 |
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· How should priorities be assigned, and how should the approach be implemented? · Make a case for or against rebuilding the city of New Orleans. This should be an executive summary—be concise and brief. Include exhibits. |
68 |
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32 |
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Estimate what percentage of the class was for, versus against, rebuilding and provide a confidence interval for the estimate. |
8 |
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Ensure academic writing, such as grammar, spelling, and attribution of sources, is appropriate. |
28 |
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Total: |
30 |
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