Estimates of the economic impact large-scale developments will have on a community are just that — estimates. We look into how multimillion dollar projects affect local economies. Then, we delve into how waste is managed in Wisconsin as the state’s largest landfill considers new ways to deal with garbage.
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Can We Know How Large-Scale Developments Impact Local Economies?
Those in favor of large-scale developments like sports arenas and performing arts centers say that such projects can be a boon to the communities they’re in, generating millions of dollars in increased tourism and spending. But economic impact numbers are based on estimates, and some economists say it can be impossible to get them right.
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Managing Wisconsin's Waste, Advances In Landfill Technology
Wisconsin’s largest landfill in Menomonee Falls is considering new strategies to deal with our state’s waste. We’re looking into the options with a waste and engineering expert and discussing the technology and evolution of waste management.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Mica Soellner Guest
- James Tinjum Guest
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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