Placemaking Toolkit
Placemaking is a collaborative engagement process that helps leaders from rural communities create quality places where people will want to live, work, visit and learn The toolkit is a dynamic, interactive, media-focused website that provides education, resources, activities and tools on rural placemaking.
Organization
USDA Rural Development
Location
National or Global
Topic
Health
Participation
Rural Communities
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2021 National Recreation and Parks Association
Workforce Development Guide
Tailored for the parks and recreation field, the guide provides an overview of workforce development programs and best practices.
U.S. Department of Agriculture 2021
Rural Workforce Development Guide
The guide outlines programs and services available at USDA and other federal departments and agencies that support workforce development in rural communities.
Environmental Protection Agency
Community Revitalization Assistance
Resources from across the EPA to help communities protect the environment, improve health and strengthen their economies. Topics include brownfields, environmental justice, land revitalization, smart growth and urban waters.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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