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<br />views, picnic facilities, and playgrounds. Tourism is furthered by' <br />waterfront parks, trails, natUre preserves, and similar appropriate <br />floodplain uses. <br /> <br />· Relocation and, acquisition-:-Acquiring run-down are,as can clear the way <br />for .economic redevelopment. <br /> <br />· F1oodproofing-Elevating or otherwise protecting buildings from flood <br />damage can reduce business down time during and after floods, thereby <br />reducing disaster assistance payments, unemployment compensation, and <br />bankruptcies. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Related interests <br /> <br />The following interests often have concerns that can be linked to economic <br />development and waterfront revitalization. They are discussed elsewhere in this <br />chapter. <br /> <br />. Recreation <br />· Water supply <br />· Urban redevelopment <br />· Transportation and infrastructure. <br /> <br />Advice and assistance <br /> <br />The following agencies and organizations Can provide advice and/or assistance on <br />economic development and waterfront revitalization. They could also suppon <br />flood loss reduction measures'. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />· State economic development agencies and tourism offices <br />· State planning offices <br />· U.S. Economic Development Administration <br />· Community 'development and planning offices <br />· Economic development and job training agencies <br />· Chambers of commerce and business or manufacturers' organizations <br />· Recreational businesses (e.g., marinas, sponing goods stores, <br />restaurants, hotels) <br />· Water-dependent businesses, barge operators, warehousers <br />· Utility companies, railroads, and others that serve business and <br />industry <br />· Urban Land Institute, National Community Development Association. <br /> <br />,1 <br />'~ <br /> <br />Housing Improvement <br /> <br />Every community has homes and every homeowner and renter wants a better <br />place to live. Therefore, there are many people who suppon housing <br />improvement activities that range from maintenance code enforcement, financial <br />assistance to lower-income residents, public housing, and technical and financial <br />assistance to maintain or upgrade buildings. <br /> <br />l <br /> <br />l. <br /> <br />34 <br /> <br />, <br />j <br />.~ <br />, <br />J <br />j <br />