ADC Publications

Our publications program covers the gamut from breaking news to formal journal articles. Our weekly newsletter, Defense Communities 360, keeps you up-to-date on base redevelopment, military real estate, community-military collaboration and privatization initiatives, as well as the goings-on at the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill. Our Infobrief series provides accessible 10-to-16-page primers on issues facing both active base communities and base redevelopment projects. Members also are offered Economic Development Journal, a quarterly publication featuring in-depth analysis of significant economic development issues.

Defense Communities 360
Defense Communities 360 comes to your inbox every Friday, bringing news about base redevelopment, military real estate, community-military collaboration and privatization initiatives. The newsletter also is your source of news from Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, providing updates on legislation and DOD policies affecting defense communities. The expanded Defense Communities 360, launched in 2006, includes departments dedicated to news from active defense communities and base redevelopment projects. The 360 Marketplace covers news from the private sector as well as job postings and contract solicitations.

State of Base Redevelopment Report (1.2 Mb PDF)
The State of Base Redevelopment Report (SBRR) is an ambitious, long-term ADC project to track and report the success and challenges of base redevelopment projects around the country. By providing a community-based national perspective, the report aims to increase exposure and visibility for communities coping with a military base closure. The directory also is intended to be a valuable resource for new closure communities seeking information about the progress of their peers. ADC will update this report on a regularly to accurately reflect the dynamic nature of redevelopment projects.

Infobriefs
ADC’s Infobriefs take a closer look at significant issues facing defense communities, including mission growth, planning and implementing reuse plans, and creating a redevelopment team.

Previous Publications
ADC has an extensive library of reports covering issues relevant to both base redevelopment and active defense communities. Some of our other popular publications include Profiles in Privatization and Case Studies in Base Conversion.

Economic Development Journal
The Economic Development Journal provides in-depth accounts of important programs, projects, and trends from throughout the United States and around the world.