The considerations entering into the findings reported include: (1) Analyses of the population and economy of the area; (2) a review of recent industrial development and current planning for the acquisition of new industry; (3) local transportation facilities as related to potential port sites; (4) an evaluation of sites suitable for port and industrial development; and (5) estimates of development costs. An extensive Appendix, included as a part of this report, contains data of value to organizations interested in river port and industrial development, including: (1) Criteria for site selection; (2) measures for preserving sites suitable for development; (3) the use of air and water pollution and physical blight controls; (4) various methods of financing, including Federal assistance programs; and (5) procedures for attracting industry to port-related sites. (Author)
Opportunities for Development of River Ports on the Arkansas River Waterway System, van Buren, Arkansas
1970
72 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Civil Engineering , Hydrology & Limnology , Urban planning , Arkansas , Inland waterways , Harbors , Site selection , Economics , Commerce , Industrial plants , Transportation , Arkansas River waterway system , Marine terminals , River basin development , Area planning and development , Arkansas River , Van Buren(Arkansas) , Sebastian County(Arkansas) , Crawford County(Arkansas)