The purpose of the research paper is to familiarize students with various economic
development finance instruments and how they are used within different frameworks. Groups
are to select an economic development project in Northeast Ohio that has been implemented
and/or completed within the past 10 years.
1) History – Provide the background of Gordon Square(Cleveland Ohio) and the intended benefits. This
section will present a before and after of the development site and the project. How did it go from what it
was to what it is? Discuss the site Selection Process and the driver(s) behind the location.
Discuss the causal theory that underlines the jurisdiction’s development project. Identify the
market, including market size, trends, and competition.