Note: the same entries filed in chronological order are on record in another binder.
Outline of content
Areas
Area reports, travel, geography
Air
Aviation, aeronautical science, airplanes, airports, airport cities, fly-in concept
Enviro
Ecology, environment, weather, the good life, disaster risks, urban planning, business parks, eco-sites.
Future
Futurism, forecasts, planning, science and technology.
Geo-econ
Geo-economics, corporate facility planning, location factors, site selection, area development, research parks, R&D clusters.
Gov
Government, political systems, legislative climates.
World
Global planning and development strategy, aid programs, super projects
Areas
Africa and Indian Ocean
"Cairo Seeks Lost Luster." Throughout most of recorded history, Cairo has occupied a key role as a trading center and government axis. That reputation has faded in recent years ...Today, however, enlightened leadership seeks to reassert Egypt's position and find new opportunities for regional economic activities. Industrial Development, Sept./Oct. 1974. pp. 3-4.
"A Scan of Africa's Development Prospects." Can African nations, beset by political upheavals, attract significant outside investments? Here is an overview (by the publisher) which follows visits to the continent's major regions. Industrial Development, March/April 1983. pp. 4-9.
"Tunisia: A New Look for the Mahgreb." Alert corporate planners are beginning to take an interest in the Arab nations of North Africa. A burgeoning young labor force close to the emerging European common market may attract firms servings markets from the Middle East to America. Here's a report on a key nation under new leadership. Site Selection, Feb. 1989. pp. 258-260.
Antarctica
"Antarctica Research Facility for the World." The global programs underway in Antarctica today constitute the most significant cooperative international research venture in the history of the world. (Report on field trip to visit research stations.) Site Selection. June 1988. pp. 618-628.
Asia and Middle East
"Development of New Weapons by Soviet Union Suggests Need for More Emphasis on Industrial Dispersal Effort." Industrial Development, Atlanta. Oct. 1957. pp. 5-11.
"Checkpoints." (textile industry of Inle Lake, Northern Burma). Industrial Development, May 1962. pp. 2-3.
"Hong Kong: Free Trade and 'Squatter Factories,'" Area Digest, Summer, 1962. pp. 31-35.
"Trade Missions: Selling American Enterprise around the World," (mission to Southeast Asia), Industrial Development, June 1962. pp. 6-16.
"A Catalog from Peking" (relative to development mission in Southeast Asia), Industrial Development, April 1962. pp. 2-3. See also Area Digest, Summer 1963, pp. 29-32.
Arab Investment in the U.S. (general outlook plus special report on Kuwait). 1974. 300 pp. illus "The Banks of Beirut." For its size, Beirut is one of the world's busiest money centers. Many major international corporations have chosen the Lebanese capital for their Middle East regional facilities. Now, busy Beirut is battling for a role in handling huge new Arab oil receipts. Industrial Development, July/Aug. 1974. pp. 2-4.
"Proud Arabs Accept Global Challenge." If you enjoy fantasy, put away your copy of A Thousand and One Arabian Nights and pick up the Kuwait newspaper. Read about exotic places where big U.S. cars are still in demand and high-test sells for 28 cents a gallon. But the stories are real and they're being lived here, next door in Saudi Arabia, and down the road at Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Dubai. Industrial Development, May/June 1974, pp. 2-6.
"A Scan of Development in the USSR." In order to extend our editorial horizons, ID's publisher recently trekked through Siberia, across Mongolia and the Gobi desert, and into Northern China. Here is a rare picture of major development projects in one of the world's most remote regions. Industrial Development," Nov./Dec. 1983. pp. 4-38.
"Will Mainland China Emerge as a New Hub of Private Enterprise?" Here is a quick scan of Chinese developments from the remote northern Shanzi province to the booming hinterland of Hong Kong. It concludes with a rather startling prediction by ID's publisher regarding the direction the world's most populous nation may take in the years just ahead. Industrial Development, March/April 1984. pp. 4-8.
"China: the Sleeping Giant." Enter Deng Xiaping who has shaken the giant ..."we cannot depend on the works of Marx and Lenin to solve all of today's problems... the economy is a vast sea and there are many questions that ...require us to investigate reality." Site Selection, April 1985. p. 294.
"Turkey Offers Strategic Location on Intercontinental Trade routes." Where once Byzantium flourished as the center of the civilized world, Istanbul now claims increasing importance as the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. New political changes make a more open society and a better climate for new investment. Site Selection, April 1987. pp. 536-538.
"The New Singapore Hinterland." How does a small island nation which is running out of land provide for future growth? Singapore shows the way via creative joint ventures with neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia. Site Selection, Aug. 1991. pp. 772-773.
"The New Hong Kong Metroplex." While timid investors hesitate, many far-sighted PacRim corporate planners are already betting on Hong Kong's bold new strategy. Key elements include the integration of a vast hinterland, the making of a new metro regional development concept and construction of major infrastructure improvements. Site Selection, June 1991. pp. 618-622.
Atlantic and Caribbean
"Puerto Rico a New Horizon for Industry," Industrial Development, March 1959. pp. 17-48.
"The Caribbean Community: Opportunities Overshadow Problems," Industrial Development, Dec. 1961. pp. 4-10.
"A New Look at Opportunities in Puerto Rico," Industrial Development, March 1962. pp. 17-48.
"South Caicos Island" (Turks and Caicos Islands Group), Area Digest, Winter 1964, pp. 14-17.
"Development Outlook for the Caribbean." Here ...is a fresh scan of an island empire which is politically strategic, touristically popular but economically a sea of confusion. Given new hope by the Reagan initiatives, what are prospects that the region with its track record of small successes and big frustrations can meet urgent economic growth needs? Industrial Development, May/June 1984, pp. 4-9.
"The Bahamas. When Will the Time Come?" Always a tourist magnet, noted as a convenient off-shore financial haven, the Bahamas have enjoyed only limited success in attracting large-scale diversified investment in manufacturing, processing and support industries. Is such development a realistic expectation? Site Selection, June 1986. pp. 752-756.
"EEC Outpost in the Caribbean." Without fanfare, the French are building a strong economic base in the West Indies. Unlike other Caribbean islands which have become struggling independents, Martinique and Guadaloupe have emerged as thriving, integral departments of France. Site Selection, Aug. 1990. pp. 862-63.
"Puerto Rico: Super SEZ." Among SEZs (Special Economic Zones) around the world, Puerto Rico is the pioneer and pacesetter. Under the program, more than 1,000 new plants have been attracted. Now, strategic decisions must be made about the future. Site Selection, Oct. 1990. pp. 1170-73.
"A New Look at the Turks And Caicos Islands." A resort development boom triggered by a Club Med project suggests that these strategically situated islands may at last be reaching a takeoff stage. Site Selection, Feb. 1991. pp. 88-89.
Central and South America
"El Salvador: a bright spot in Central America" (project sponsored by Agency for International Development), Industrial Development, June 1963, pp. 5-36.
"Costa Rica" (economic potential survey sponsored by the Agency for International Development), Industrial Development, Sept. 1963, pp. 17-48.
"Colombia: Fertile Field for Creating Joint Ventures" (project sponsored by Agency for International Development), Industrial Development, Nov. 1963. pp. 57-88.
"Recommendations for Nicaraguan Development Program." 1964. 40 pp. (project for Agency for International Development).
"A Development Organization Structure for Colombia." Jan. 1964. 48 pp. (project for Agency for International Development).
"Opening Statement of Objectives," Interamerican Seminar on Organizing and Promoting Private Enterprise and Local Initiative, Agency for International Development. Caracas, Venezuela, June 15, 1965.
"Development Potential of the Amazon Basin," Southeastern Conference on Latin American Studies. Atlanta, April 14, 1967.
"Is Chile Poised for Takeoff?" The economic well-being of this unusual nation for the rest of the century may well rest on the plebiscite to be held soon. If Chile comes through with a broader constitutional base and stronger public approval, prospects for economic development will be bright. Favorable factors include a wealth of forest, ocean and mineral resources, a resort climate, and an alert population reflecting strong European influence. Site Selection, Aug. 1988. pp. 880-884.
"Argentina: Will a New Capital Help?" Raul Alfonsin, Argentina's precedent-shattering president, says the nation has been stagnating in a sea of confusion. He proposes to get things better organized by moving the capital out of sprawling Buenos Aires to Viedma, a small town several hundred miles south. Site Selection, Oct. 1988. pp. 1162-1164.
"Rio: the Capital Is Gone but Life Goes on." A quarter-century ago Brazil decided to move its seat of government from this world-famous city to Brasilia, a raw site in the hinterland. It was one of the boldest development decisions any government has made. Political experts predicted chaos and economists forecast ruin. Despite all the gloom and doom talk, the plan seems to be working and gaining strength every day. Site Selection, Dec. 1988. pp. 372-374.
"Acres of Diamonds In Our Front Yard?" The death of development pioneer Teodoro Moscoso reminds us of what can be achieved in Latin America. Now it's time for us to implement his vision throughout the region. Site Selection, Oct. 1992. pp. 854.
Europe and Mediterranean
"The British Isles Economic Potential," Industrial Development, Nov. 1960. pp. 17-32.
"A Fresh Outlook for France?" Traditionalists say that France and the French never change. But, of course, they do. France may at the moment, in fact, be laying the groundwork for a significant new phase of development. New Disney site. Site Selection, Oct. 1985. pp. 1104-1114.
"Will Long-awaited EEC Status Bring New Industrial Opportunities for Spain?" For many types of industrial projects site seekers have skipped Spain in favor of other European areas. Now ...there may be significant opportunities for new service industries and diversified manufacturing to complement the already flourishing tourist industry. Site Selection, Dec. 1985. pp. 1422-1427.
"Greece: A New Climate for Investment?" For more than a decade, Greece has had a political climate which repelled many investors. Now, there are signs of change the views of the private sector are being noted and positive steps are being taken. Site Selection, Dec. 1986. pp. 1552-1555.
"Switzerland Attracts Industry the Old-fashioned Way." How does a small, landlocked nation surrounded by competitors manage to survive and prosper in the race to attract new growth? Energetic Swiss cantons do it with a reliable work force and high productivity. Site Selection, Feb. 1987. pp. 234-235.
"Changes in Europe Overtake Business World." The dramatic collapse of the communist regimes of Eastern Europe has caught all of the experts flat-footed. Gwinnett Daily News, Dec. 20, 1989.
"Eurotunnel Spurs Development of New Sites." With the opening still three years ahead, government units and private firms on both sides of the channel are already investing tens of millions of dollars in projects designed to complement the tunnel and exploit new corporate location opportunities. Site Selection, Feb. 1990. pp. 89-92.
"How Will Europe Handle All-out Site Competition?" The more we listen to Europeans discuss 1992, the more convinced we are that this magic date will mark the beginning, rather than the end, of many interesting debates and confrontations. Site Selection, Feb. 1990. pp. 4.
"Welcome Aboard!" With this new edition, Site Selection brings to our audience the top executives of Europe men and women who are leading a development program which has captured the imagination of the world. Site Selection Europe, Nov./Dec. 1990. pp. 2.
The Spanish Riviera." From Barcelona to Gibraltar, the Mediterranean Coast of Spain is alive with development plans and projects. Many observers believe this will be Europe's fastest-growing region in the decade ahead. Site Selection, Dec. 1990. pp. 1378-1379.
Memo for staff regarding visit to Malta, 09-04-92. "There is an active and determined development effort being run by savvy people."
Pacific Oceania, Australia, Japan
"The Philippines: Pride and Opportunity," Area Digest, Summer 1962. pp. 12-14.
"A Scan of Pacific Potential." Where do the Pacific islands fit into the global development picture? During a 20,000-mile survey trip, ID's publisher found serious attention being given to substantial projects amid a Hollywood backdrop of swaying palm trees and turquoise-fringed beaches. Industrial Development, Nov./Dec. 1981. pp. 5-8.
"Nauru, Pacific Investment Source." This tiny island in the vastness of Oceania has been called the world's richest nation, even wealthier than Kuwait. Whatever the correct ranking, Nauru's development status must be regarded as unique. Unlike most of the world's small nations, Nauru is not looking for foreign aid. Instead, the remote atoll is a source of investment funds for projects from Australia to China and the USA. Site Selection, June 1985. pp. 820-825.
"The New States of Micronesia." With scant public attention, Congress is about to determine the permanent status of hundreds of Pacific island territories administered by the U.S. since World War II. The action could have the effect of adding several new states perhaps opening new development opportunities and certainly adding new costs for the taxpayer. Site Selection, April 1985. pp. 554-561.
"Ocean Science Projects Will They Emerge as Prime Global Investment Opportunities?" German scientists propose "energy" islands of floating platforms covered with photovoltaic cells. Japanese developers are planning an entire city built on the water. In North America there are significant projects from Canada's tidal energy recovery plant at the Bay of Fundy to Mexico's solar desalting facility on the Sea of Cortez. Site Selection, Aug. 1985. pp. 168-181.
"Taiwan Competes Boldly in High-tech World." Few small nations have made as much progress as the Republic of China in developing industries based on advanced technologies. True, many Taiwan products are clones of U.S. prototypes, but new programs will yield more Taiwan originals. The science-based industrial park at Hsinchu is a vital element. Site Selection, June 1987. pp. 742-744.
"Singapore a World-class Development Model." Of all the 100-plus small nations around the world, none has done a better job of implementing development than this city-state. After a five-year interval, we returned to find a new global airport, beautiful new high-speed expressways, clusters of new industrial estates and housing, the world's tallest hotel, several dozen gleaming high-rise office centers and a bustling science park. Site Selection, June 1987. pp. 738-40.
"New Zealand: a State of Indecision." This beautiful land down under offers many desirable quality-of-life factors, yet it does not rank high in the eyes of global investors. One explanation is that the average New Zealander is so content with the present that he doesn't worry much about plans and projects for the future. Site Selection, Aug. 1987. pp. 804-808.
"Indonesia the World's Least-known Development Giant?" The great archipelago once known as the Spice Islands is now the fifth largest nation in the world, with a population of more than 160 million spread across a Seattle/Miami distance. Almost unknown to many investors, this emerging nation presents huge opportunities with problems to match. Site Selection, Oct. 1987. pp. 1022-1026.
"New Caledonia and Fiji Question Marks in the South Pacific." Will New Caledonia remain a French territory or, like so many Pacific island groups, become a small new independent nation? Can newly independent Fiji achieve political stability? In any event, what kinds of opportunities do they offer outside investors? Site Selection. Feb.1988. pp. 58-60.
"Unique Brunei!" Around the world there are many small nations. Some are in remote locations. Most are new at self government. A few are rich. Brunei is all of those things and more a fascinating geo-political anomaly. Site Selection, Oct. 1989. pp. 1192-94.
"Yokohama Bets on 'Minato Mirai' Project." Building a world's fair or Olympic games complex and then converting it to everyday use is a formula used successfully by many cities. Now Yokohama seeks to replace its 1989 exposition park with a global business center. Site Selection, Dec. 1989. pp. 1478-79.
"Western Australia: Big, Remote, Challenging." For many of our readers, there is no place farther from home than Perth, in the state of Western Australia. It is on the exact opposite side of the world and situated so that you're not likely to stop here on the way to someplace else. These facts don't provide an excuse, however, for alert global investors to ignore the burgeoning opportunities here. Site Selection, June 1990. pp. 636-643.
"The Global 2000." This is a discussion of the new global executive and global strategies. Site World, The Book of Corporate Global Strategies. 1991.
"Chiba: Tokyo's New Front Door." Situated in a growth corridor and offering new sites, Chiba prefecture is emerging as one of the world's top development areas. The sector is already dotted with multi-billion dollar projects. Site Selection, Oct. 1991. pp. 1242.
"Do the Japanese Really Want You?" Amid the confusion of high-level political blasts and the continuous sniping of opposing business leaders, what is the hard evidence that Japan sincerely wants your new plant? Site Selection, April, 1992. pp. 250.
"Japan Offers Help for Outside Investors." Until very recently, American firms located facilities in Japan not because of Japanese promotion but in spite of its absence. Now, the Japanese business agency, MITI, has set up a foreign investment promotion unit and published a very helpful guide. Here's an evaluation of the new situation by a veteran observer of international development programs.
"Queensland's Far North." If we were ranking global sites according to growth potential we'd put this one near the top. Where else can you find such a combination: great open spaces, a Florida/Caribbean climate, proximity to the booming Pacific Rim, and a stunning array of environmental assets? Site Selection, June, 1993. pp. 714-716.
North America: Canada, Mexico, USA
"Invest in the U.S.A.," Industrial Development, Feb. 1965. pp. 57-84. Report prepared for U.S. Dept. Commerce for distribution via U.S. consulates and commercial officers. Foreword by Pres. Lyndon Johnson.
"A New California Emerges." Imagine a new state of California, with two coastlines, a balmy climate, clear skies and only a few people, most of whom are willing and anxious to work, at a low scale. That is Baja California, Mexico. Industrial Development, March-April 1974. pp. 2-3.
"Ground Rules for Gringo Investors." During the past couple of years a new program has emerged in Mexico to regulate foreign investment in the highly attractive and politically sensitive coastal zones. Here's a quick review. Industrial Development, March-April 1975. pp. 2-3.
Canada: There Is a Difference." Perhaps no two major nations are as close ideologically as the U.S. and Canada. Despite this happy concurrence, each country does have its own views. There are new and significant differences in such areas as development strategy and techniques. Industrial Development, Nov./Dec., 1976. pp. 2-3.
"Mexico's Bold New Towns." While big new-town projects are floundering in the U.S., the Mexican government moves strongly ahead with ambitious projects. New developments at Ixtapa and Cancun are centered on tourism, but the implications are broad. Industrial Development, July-Aug. 1977. pp. 16-17.
"Updating Mexico's New Town Program." During the past decade we have reported several times on Mexico's bold and impressive program for building new resort cities. The projects at Cancun and Ixtapa have been highly successful in attracting a large volume of tourist traffic. Industrial Development, Jan./Feb. 1981. pp. 1-40. Also in "Global Mini-Letter for Development Executives," Jan. 1981. p. 2.
"Canada's NAPLPS Program Spurs Growth of Important New Electronics Industry." Proving that a shrewdly placed pump-priming investment can pay handsome dividends in a new mega-technology area, Canada has established a leadership position in an important segment of the telecommunications industry. Site Selection, June 1985. pp. 652-654.
"The State of Jalisco Lures Investors." IBM's recent choice of a site at El Salto, near Guadalajara, for its big new computer plant is focusing fresh attention on this state situated in the heartland of Mexico. Long a favorite of U.S. tourists and retirees, Jalisco has quietly attracted more than $1 billion in U.S. industrial investments. Site Selection, April 1986. pp. 522-528.
"Baja California del Sur Growing Too Fast or Too Slow?" Is Mexico's Baja del Sur a state destined for greatness or just a dead-end hideaway for a few tourists? While opportunity pounds on the door, is the area dozing? Here's a fresh look by a gringo engineer who has been scanning the area's growth potential for 25 years. Site Selection, Oct. 1986. pp. 1224-1226.
"Auto Axis for New Assembly Plants Emerges along Toronto/Detroit/Atlanta Corridor." Car makers display a remarkable degree of agreement regarding the geo-economics of site selection. Site Selection, Feb. 1987. pp. 236-237.
"Guerrero has Acapulco, Ixtapa and Taxco, but Can It Add Industrial Diversification?" One of the key states in Mexico, Guerrero boasts some world-famous tourist destinations, but little else. Now, development strategists ponder the prospect for bringing "maquiladoras," or twin plants, to the hinterland and, perhaps, new high-tech services. Site Selection, April 1987. pp. 540-542.
"Atulco Fonatur's Latest." In global super projects of the tourism variety, Mexico's far-sighted development agency sets the pace. "Super Projects" (newsletter), Feb. 1993.
"North Dakota: Surprising Growth and Potential," Industrial Development. Atlanta. Sept. 1961. pp. 17-48.
"Washington's Future in Industrial Development," The Governor's Industrial Development Banquet. Seattle. Mar. 9, 1960.
"The State of Hawaii" (economic potential of statehood), Industrial Development, Dec. 1959. pp. 17-32.
Note: many other area reports and editorial surveys for areas in the USA are not indexed here. There were more than 100 done by McKinley Conway over a span of 50 years.
Travel facilities, plans, studies
"Travel Investment, a New Guide to Investment Opportunities in Resort, Recreation and Hospitality Facilities," Nov. 1968, pp. 2-3 (foreword to new reference publication), 128 pp.
"Travel Investment Study for the Economic Development Council of Northeast Pennsylvania", Dec. 1968. 30 pp.
"Club Med Shifts Strategy." While continuing to develop new sites around the world, the French-based resort chain seeks to broaden its market appeal to "every interest and every age group". Site Selection, Feb. 1988. pp. 18-19.
"New Trends in Travel Investment," Texas Realtor, June 1970. Ten reasons large diversified firms go into real estate investments.
A Management Concept for the Lake Lanier Islands. A guide to investor/concessionaire arrangements and operating policies. 1970. 100 pp.
Travel Investment Opportunity: "Otocsin" Proposed Resort Complex, Clearfield County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. March 1969, 91 pp. illus.
Travel Investment Study: Moraine Reservoir, Butler County, Pa., and Shenango Reservoir, Mercer County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. April 1969, 73 pp. illus.
Travel Investment Opportunity: Prince Gallitzen State Park, Cambria County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. April 1969. 83 pp. illus.
Travel Investment Study: Black Moshannon State Park and Blanchard Reservoir, Centre County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. May 1969. 51 pp. illus.
Travel Investment Study: Kinzua Dam Allegheny National Forest, Warren and Forest Counties, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. June 1969. 51 pp.
Travel Investment Study: Ohiopyle-Great Meadows, Fayette County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. June 1969. 40 pp.
Summary of Investor Reaction to Pennsylvania's Travel Investment Opportunities. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Oct. 15, 1969. 153 pp.
"Travel Investment and the Fly-in Resort," Western America Convention and Travel Institute. Portland, Ore. Dec. 4, 1968. Dept. of Commerce and Economic Development, State of Washington, Olympia.
Air
Notes on Maximum Aircraft Angular Velocities. Washington, D.C. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1943. 16 pp.
The Possible Use of Ceramic Materials in Aircraft Propulsion Systems. Washington, D.C. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1944. 24 pp.
Tests of the Douglas BTD-1 Airplane in the 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Estimates of Aileron Stick Force and Rolling Characteristics. Moffett Field, Calif. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1944.
Tests of the Douglas BTD-1 Airplane in the 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Aileron Characteristics. Moffett Field, Calif. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1944. With Sam Davidson.
"Research Wins Wars," Air Trails. March 1944.
Tests of Ryan FR-1 in the 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Critical Speeds for Several Cowling Configurations. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1945.
Tests of the Grumman F7F in the 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel cooling aerodynamic characteristics. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, (NACA, later NASA) 1945.
Full Scale Wind Tunnel Investigation of a Wing Inlet Induction System for a Turbojet Engine. Ames Aero. Lab., Moffett Field, Calif. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA), 1945. 80 pp.
Investigation of the Engine Installation of the Ryan FR-1 airplane in the Ames 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Cooling in Climb. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1945.
Investigation in the Ames 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel of the Aerodynamic and Cooling Characteristics of the Grumman F7F-1 Power Plant Installation (MRA5N13). Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA) 1945.
Investigation of the Engine Installation of the FRI in the 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Carburetor Air Induction System. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1945.
Investigation of the Engine Installation of the Ryan FR-1 in the 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Cooling Correlation Analysis. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1945.
Tests of the Ryan FR-1 in the 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Possible Improvements in the Forward Power Plant Installation. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA), 1945.
Tests of Grumman F7F in the 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Cooling Correlation Analysis. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1945.
Tests of the Grumman F7F Airplane in the 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Cylinder Temperature Distribution. Moffett Field, Calif. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. (NACA, later NASA) 1945.
Investigation of Engine Installation of the Ryan FR-1 Airplane in the Ames 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Summary of Results. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1945.
Investigation in the Ames 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel Performance Characteristics of the Ryan FR-1 Airplane Drag Characteristics. Moffett Field, Ca1if., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1946.
Investigation in Ames 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel of Performance Characteristics of the Ryan FR-1 Airplane Effect of Jet Engine Operation on Stability. Moffett Field, Calif. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1946.
Investigation in Ames 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel of Performance Characteristics of the Ryan FR-1 Airplane Static Characteristics of the GE 1-16 Engine. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. (NACA, later NASA) 1946.
Investigation in the Ames 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel of Performance Characteristics of the Ryan FR-1 Airplane Cooling of Fuselage Members around Jet Engine and Tailpipe. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1946.
Investigation in the Ames 40x80-ft. Wind Tunnel of a Wright R-1820 Engine Installed in a Ryan FR-1 Airplane. Moffett Field, Calif., National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NASA). 1946. (MRA6C28).
Full Scale Wind Tunnel Investigation of Some Turbojet Engine Installation Problems. Ames Aero. Lab., Moffett Field, Calif. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1946.
Full Scale Wind Tunnel Tests of the Wake of a Turbojet Engine. Ames Aero. Lab., Moffett Field, Calif. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, later NASA). 1946. 32 pp.
Control of Airplane Flight Path by Propulsive Jets. Southeastern Research Institute. 1948. 22 pp.
Principles of High Speed Flight. Southeastern Research Institute. 1947. 142 pp.
Thrust Meter, U.S. Patent 2,516,855, issued Aug. 1, 1950.
Jet Direction Control (application for patent filed Jan. 26, 1951, serial no. 207,996).
"Roadblocks in the Sky," Industrial Development. Aug. 1958. pp. 6-10. (Military restricted areas hampering civilian air traffic.)
"Exploring Caribbean Potential by Light Plane," Industrial Development. Atlanta, Feb. 1961. pp. 6-12, 86-94.
"Airport Sites for Industry," Industrial Development. Nov., 1962 pp. 5-20.
"Air Transport Trends Affecting Industrial Development," Industrial Development Research Council, New York. May 14, 1963.
"The Airplane and Industrial Development," AOPA Pilot, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn., Washington, D.C. Oct. 1963.
"Air Transport" (remarks made at Industrial Development Research Council Area/Industry Conference), Industrial Development. Nov. 1963. pp. 14-16. Includes list of airport industrial sites.
A Development Plan for John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport, Melbourne, Fla. Oct. 11, 1965. 43 pp.
"Airport Sites for Industry," Industrial Development. Nov. 1965. pp. 13-27. Includes index of projects in U.S.
"The Fly-in Concept." During the next few years this development will produce exciting changes in the design of industrial and commercial areas and even in the layout of cities and metropolitan areas. Here's a report reflecting ID's original research in the field. Industrial Development. Nov. 1965. pp. 13-28.
"Air Transportation and Your Company's Expansion Plans," Industrial Development Research Council, Atlanta, Nov. 17, 1965.
"Community Airports How Important Are They in Industrial Development?" Society of Industrial Realtors. Point Clear, Ala., Feb. 18, 1966.
"Flying the Amazon" (expedition from the Andes to the Atlantic), AOPA Pilot. Washington, D.C. May 1966. pp. 64- 68.
Charlotte County (Florida) Airport Development Plan. June 1966. 94 pp. charts, maps.
"Airport Industrial Parks and the Fly-in Concept." Annual meeting, American Assn. of Airport Executives, Seattle, Wash., June 14, 1966.
Meridian, Miss., Industrial Area Feasibility Study. Aug. 1966, 36 pp. plus appendix.
Key Field Industrial District, Three Site Plans. Meridian, Miss., 32 pp., illus. 1967.
Marianna (Fla.) Airport Industrial Park Development Plan. 80 pp. charts, illus. 1967.
Airport and Industrial Airpark Development Plan for DeQuincey, La. 116 pp., charts, illus. 1967.
"The Emerging Fly-in Concept," Wisconsin Airports Conference, Sheboygan, Wis. April 26, 1967. (Wisconsin Aero. Comm., Madison).
"Why an Airport: Economic Development Potential." Kentucky Airports Conference, Lexington. April 12, 1967.
Sylvania Georgia Airport Development Plan. 49 pp. illus. June 1968.
Airport Development Plan, Allen C. Thompson Field, Jackson, Miss. 106 pp., illus. Sept. 1968.
Planning Study of the Orange County, N.Y., Airport Area. 32 pp. Oct. 1968.
"Crisis in Airport Planning," Airport World. Nov. 1968 pp. 50-52.
"Travel Investment and the Fly-in Resort," Western America Convention and Travel Institute. Portland, Ore. Dec. 4, 1968. Dept. of Commerce and Economic Development, State of Washington, Olympia.
"The Fly-in Concept of Development," League of Women Engineers, April 17, 1969. Atlanta.
Airport Development Plan, Hawkins Field, Jackson, Miss. July, 1969. 64 pp. illus.
"Today's Runway: Will It Be Tomorrow's Main Street?", Flight Lines, National Real Estate Fliers Assn., Washington, D.C. Sept. 1969. pp.4-6.
"The Fly-in Concept of Land Development", Farm and Land, National Assn. of Real Estate Boards, June 1970.
An Airport Development Plan for Chester County, Pa. Oct. 25, 1970. 110 pp., illus.
"The Airplane Is Here to Stay." Part 2. Man has failed miserably to coordinate ground facilities with the technological wizardry of the airplane. The potential for business purposes has hardly been realized. Industrial Development, May-June 1971. pp. 2-9.
"Using the Small Airplane: Exploring Areas." Risk and reward. Airport City.
"Spruce Creek: a fly-in community". Site Selection,1972. 16 pp.
Wings Field, Montgomery County, Pa.: an Economic Feasibility Study and Conceptual Plan for a Fly-in Country Club Community. March 1973. 100 pp., illus.
"Fly-in Business Centers Are Here." A topic of increasing discussion by flying businessmen in the Sixties, fly-in business facilities are becoming a reality in the Seventies. Before the end of the decade, such projects may emerge as one of the major trends in urban planning and economic development. Industrial Development, May-June, 1973, pp. 1-4.
Airport Development Plan, Greene County, Pa. Project for the Federal Aviation Agency. 240 pp. illus. April 1974.
"Opportunities in Intermodal Transportation." One of the few areas in which we can still improve overall operating efficiency by a whopping percentage. Industrial Development, March-April 1976. pp. 2-6.
"Are Intermodal Container Loop Sites an Endangered Species?" A recent issue of ID outlined the concept of "through" transport which is producing keen interest in sites from which manufacturers can receive and ship containerized cargo via all modes. A follow-up survey suggests that optimum sites are rare indeed. Industrial Development, May-June 1976.
The Airport City
292 pages, 6" x 9", ISBN 0910436142. 1st ed., 1977. paper back.
Introduction: unimodal to multimodal. Intermodal and transmodal systems. Market factors for airport projects. Design factors for airport projects. Office and industrial parks. Cargo and distribution facilities. Travel facilities, resorts, attractions. Planned airport communities. Jetport cities and metro complexes. A glimpse of century 21. Comment received 1985 from Laurene Kliegl, executive secretary, British Columbia Aviation Council: "Our copy has been referred to so many times over the past eight years that it is now falling apart."
The Airport City, Development Concepts for the 21st Century, 2nd ed. 1980. 283pp. Hard cover. World Future Society review: "timely, imaginative, and readable."
"A Scan of Arctic Growth Potential." On the maps it is a great empty space. But for a development strategist privileged to gain a closer look, the Arctic is a region where interesting things are happening today and where men plan and dream of globally significant projects tomorrow. Industrial Development, Sept.-Oct. 1981. pp. 10-15.
"From Kuujjuaq to Stornoway on One Engine." The North American mainland stops on a wind-swept airstrip at Kuujjuaq (formerly Fort Chimo) in northern Quebec. From there, pilots who wish to maximize the prospect for survival can navigate to Europe across Ungava Bay and the Hudson Strait to Baffin Island, over the Davis Strait to Greenland's west coast, across the Greenland ice cap, and then over the North Atlantic via Iceland. "Global Mini-Letter," Jan. 1982. pp. 1-2.
"Time to Reconsider Fly-In Sites?" Check your future corporate geography what is the chance that you can move executives door-to-door between yours plants and offices as fast in 1996 as you can today? If you're faced with a deteriorating situation caused by urban congestion and slow ground travel, fly-in sites may offer a bright solution. Site Selection, Dec. 1985. pp. 1162-1165.
"What Happened to Fly-in Projects?" It has been a time of trial and tribulation for almost all types of large-scale land development projects. In particular, the "fly-in" projects built on airports have ...suffered from ...factors peculiar to airport projects. Site Selection, Dec. 1985. p. 1140.
"New FAA Wayport Proposal Could Be Site Breakthrough Opening Opportunities for 21st Century Development," Site Selection, June 1989. p. 626.
"Air Terrorism Spawns New Award." Among corporate location and geo-political factors, none are more important that those which affect human lives. Near the top of the list is the security provided for international air travelers, for virtually every executive of every global business venture is at risk. Site Selection, Oct. 1989. p. 1180.
"Business Needs to Concern Itself with Air Terrorism." With peace breaking out all over the world, it appears that the likelihood of a major world war is smaller than it has been for decades. At the same time, terrorism looms as a continuing global risk for which the world does not yet have an answer. Gwinnett Daily News, Nov. 1989.
"'Wayport' System Deserves Consideration." The last major airport to be built in the United States was the Dallas-Fort Worth regional facility. That was in 1974. For two decades the nation's hub airports have been getting by with patchwork improvements and expansions, but that approach has reached its limits. Gwinnett Daily News, June 20, 1990.
"Will Man-powered Flight Be Next Transport Breakthrough?" For millions of people, the vehicle of the early 21st century may be something akin to a light-weight bicycle with wings. It will be pedaled at tree-top level across metro areas, avoiding the congestion on the streets below. The Airport City, Development Concepts for the 21st Century, 1980. 283 pp.
"Riding with the Airlines." Let's get this straight for the record! I have always preferred to fly myself from point A to point B. However, this does not reflect in any way on the airlines or, more particularly, on their crews. Site World, chapter 7. 1991.
"Airport Cities: They Could Change Your Company's Future.," Site Selection, Feb., 1993. p. 6
Airport Cities 21
124 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436320. 1993
Which major airports will dominate the world air transport system in the early 21st century? The author looks at new airports at Denver, Osaka, Hong Kong, and Munich and discusses their impact on global development. Also, the book discusses site requirements and planning concepts for new global airports and related facilities.
Meeting Orville Wright. Georgia Tech Alumni Magazine. Winter 2004.
Ecology, environment, weather, climate, the good life, disaster risks, urban planning, business parks, eco-sites.
Disaster Survival
304 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436177
There is overwhelming evidence to suggest that planners of business facilities should give more thought to disaster risk management. In one typical year the government declared 39 disasters in 27 states. There
were hundreds of casualties and billions of dollars in property losses. This book covers a wide range of disasters and discusses sites at greatest risk.
The Good Life Index
468 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436223
Quality of life is a highly subjective concept, varying widely from person to person and corporation to corporation. This book seeks to provide a basis for recognizing the different interests of various personnel groups and finding sites that best suit them.
Environmental Standards (Georgia)
208 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436444
This is an overview of the environmental standards promulgated by one state. It may serve as a useful introduction to the wide range of policies and regulations to which an industrial planner may be subjected.
The Weather Handbook
556 pages, 6" x 9", ISBN 0910436290
This is the third edition of this popular reference book. It is widely used by world travelers, pilots, corporate facility planners and environmentalists. It gives principal climatic data for more than 600 cities around the world. More than 250 U.S. cities are covered.
Industrial Park Growth
572 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436096
The post WWII flowering of industrial parks is an event of great significance, not only to industry but also to society as a whole. This book studies the emergence and expansion of the park concept, describing performance standards and design criteria and analyzing success rates at several hundred parks. It is an environmental success story without parallel.
Blueprint for progress (documentary film script on planned industrial parks and performance standards, awarded 2nd prize, Congresso Mundial de Planificacion y Vivienda, Puerto Rico, 1960). Produced 1959 by Industrial Sound Films, Atlanta. Full Color. 16mm. 25 mins.
"Growth May Be Inevitable but Progress Is Not," Atlanta Real Estate Board, May 21, 1959.
"Opportunities in the Amazon Basin." It's been called the world's last great primeval wilderness. You can still meet a 16-foot anaconda at the airstrip. Here is a report by ID's publisher who made a pioneering flight (as pilot and navigator) from the Andes to the Atlantic to gather first-hand information. Industrial Development, Sept. 1965, pp. 15-20.
"Effect of Environmental Quality Factors on Investment Decisions, Improving the Physical Environment of the South," Agricultural Policy Institute, North Carolina State University, Feb. 1969.
"Blessed Are the Peacemakers" (role of professionals in resolving development/environmental conflicts). Industrial Development, annual "Environmental Planning Guide." Sept.-Oct. 1971. pp. 1.
"Georgia Environmental Standards" (special study). Nov. 1971. 150 pp. Foreword by Gov. Jimmy Carter. (Summary of regulations covering air quality, coastal marshlands, noise, radiation, scenic resources, solid wastes, surface mining, water quality.)
"Industry's Guide to Environmental Planning" (covering negative image, emotional pollution, myth of perfection, terminology and criteria, bureaucracy, solutions.) Site Selection, 1972. pp. 202-205.
"Is There a Decoplex in Your Future?" The strategy of Decoplex is to turn adversity to advantage. It involves taking some of the least attractive facilities and making them assets in the community. Industrial Development, May-June 1972. pp. 2-4.
"The Decoplex Concept Commands Attention." In implementing the Decoplex (Development/Ecology Complex) concept of harmonizing development with environmental requirements, there is a host of technical, economic and political problems. Despite these obstacles, the emergence of a Decoplex solution is inevitable! Industrial Development, Jan.-Feb. 1973. pp. 1-3.
"The Spruce Creek Research Center" (proposals for stream basin conservation plan and environmental field station, 1969-1974), for Fly-In Concept. June 1, 1974.
"Environmental and Land Use Controls," a survey for the Industrial Development Research Council. May 1975, 69 pp. plus appendix. IDRC Research Report #13.
"When Do You Chop That $12,000 Tree?" Amid increasing realization that trees, grass, and even swamps have significant economic value, the profit-oriented developer faces growing difficulty in making optimum economic decisions. Site Selection, "Environmental Planning Guide" edition, Sept. 1975. pp. 286-288.
"Industrial Site Performance Standards," a study for the Industrial Development Research Council, covering deed covenants and zoning regulations, space allocation and dimensional standards, architectural and aesthetic standards, performance and land-use criteria, implementation plans, construction and maintenance, proposed uniform outline. May, 1976. 307 pp. IDRC Research Report #15. With Linda L. Liston.
"Uniform Outline for Deed Covenants and Performance Standards." Covers land-use controls, performance standards, space allocations, architecture and aesthetics, implementation of plans, construction. Industrial Development, May-June, 1976. (by-line omitted).
The Good Life Index. Recognizing that "the good life" is a highly subjective concept, varying widely from person to person and corporation to corporation, this new approach provides the reader with a method for systematically seeking out the places which offer desired attributes. The quest for a QOL measure. Criteria for the good life. Analyzing states. Examining metro, city, and local areas. Making global analyses. Making your own good life evaluation. 1981. 416 pp. Hard cover. With Linda L. Liston. Reviewed in The Futurist, World Future Society, June 1982. pp. 75-77.
"Good Life Here to Stay!" Early checklists of facility location factors listed quality of life items at the bottom, among incidentals. Today, for many facilities, QOL evaluations determine location decisions. Site Selection, Aug. 1986. p.772.
"Solar Energy Research Opens New Opportunities for South," Manufacturers Record, Atlanta. Feb. 1956. pp. 20-22.
Disaster Survival. How to choose secure sites and make practical escape plans. Natural disasters. Man-made disasters. Evaluation of risk potential. Survival planning: site hardening. Public policies. International disaster risk data. 290 pp. Hard cover. 1981. The American Library Association review: "A frightening, valuable guide."
Industrial Park Growth. An Environmental Success Story. Introduction: the dream of a good place to work. Emergence of the park concept and proliferation of units. Performance standards and design criteria. Types of parks. Park site supply and demand. Industrial parks for the future. 1981. 2nd ed. Hard cover. 546 pp. With Linda L. Liston.
"Strategic Decisions for the Great Barrier Reef." Australian planners, determined to preserve the basic character of the reef region while permitting practical utilization, have undertaken what may be the world's most ambitious zoning plan. "Global Mini-Letter," July 1981. pp. 1-2.
"Pure Water from the Sun and Sea?" Pichilingue is a small Mexican town on the Baja peninsula some 800 miles south of Los Angeles. Recently we went to Pichilingue to look at what may be one of the most significant development projects to be found anywhere an experimental processing plant to desalt seawater using solar energy. "Global Mini-Letter," July 1982. pp. 1-2.
"The Role of Private Enterprise." One of the greatest myths extant today is that government regulatory agencies and community action groups prevent the destruction of our environment by greedy corrupt corporations. The fact is that responsible private interests do most of the significant conservation work, despite obstacles placed in their way by petty bureaucrats and self- appointed experts. Site Selection, Dec. 1987. p. 1220.
One of the greatest myths extant today is that government regulatory agencies and community action groups prevent the destruction of our environment by greedy corrupt corporations. The fact is that responsible private interests do most of the significant conservation work, despite obstacles placed in their way by petty bureaucrats and self-appointed experts. Gwinnett Daily News, May 17, 1989.
The Weather Handbook. A summary of climatic conditions and weather phenomena for selected cities in the United States and around the world. 1st ed., 1962, 256 pp. 2nd ed. 1974, 255 pp. illus. 3rd ed. 1990. 548 pp. Hard cover. With Linda L. Liston.
"Business in for a Big Surprise from Greens." The Greens are coming and they're going to change your agenda! What was an obscure environmental movement in Europe a few years ago is mushrooming into an international effort with strong political clout. Gwinnett Daily News, Jan. 17, 1990.
"Damage from 'Panic Response' Can Be Great." Satellite communications systems have done wonderful things for the world. News can be flashed to almost every corner of the globe instantly. The bad news is that wonderful information systems can spread panic. Gwinnett Daily News, Feb. 14, 1990.
"Seawater Treatment — the Wave of the Future." Quietly but surely scientists are moving toward a fantastic breakthrough which will literally reshape many regions of the world, bring great new economic development opportunities and provide a better quality of life for millions of people. Gwinnett Daily News, April 18, 1990.
Urban Growth Patterns. World Future Guide. World Future Society.2003
Warning! Disasters Ahead. Site Selection. Mar. 2006. pp144-148..
Disaster Sites in the USA. SiteNet. Mar.2006.
Disaster Sites Around the World. SiteNet. Mar. 2006
Disaster Impact Scale. SiteNet. Mar 2006.
"The Agricultural PUD: a New Concept to Preserve Croplands." The encroachment of urban growth on productive agricultural areas is a matter of national concern. A possible approach may lie in the design and development of a new type of planned unit development which includes selected agricultural areas in the same fashion that golf courses and recreational areas are included in typical PUDs. Industrial Development, Sept.-Oct. 1973. p. 3.
Futurism, forecasts, planning, science and technology.
Glimpse of the Future
120 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436312
Every corporate planner and economic developer should read this book. It contains useful forecasts and, more important, the rationale for including futurism in the repertoire of skills of every professional.
Development Highlights of the 20th Century
132 pages, 6" x 9", ISBN 0910436355
Most histories deal mainly with political and social issues This much-needed review deals with technological breakthroughs, new business ventures, development projects, people and programs which have contributed directly to a strong economic base, job opportunities and better quality of life.
The Incredible Twentieth Century. Site Selection. Jan. 2000.pp42-59.
New Frontiers for Facility Planners. Site Selection. Mar.2000.pp202-211.
(2002-2003) Three Tomorrows (Trilogy)
Miracles of Megamind
Rivers of Hope
Galaxies of the Mind
"The Future: Spectacular Political Fights Are Coming." If you think we are witnessing some all-out political campaign conflicts today, just wait. Gwinnett Daily News, May, 1990.
"The Next 10 Years of Southern Progress" (South to gain 3,000 major plants). Address at Chapel Hill. Excerpted in Journal of Southern Research, Atlanta. July-August. 1953. pp. 2-22.
"Biotechnology Atlanta" (a study for the Forward Atlanta program). Emory University, Atlanta. 1964. 44 pp. illus. With Dr. James Bain and others.
"Findings of the Governors Commission for Scientific Research and Development," State of Georgia, Jan. 1965. 12 pp. plus appendix.
"A proposal for the 200-Bev Proton Accelerator," Georgia Science and Technology Commission, submitted to the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington. June 15, 1965. 70 pp. With Dale Henson and others.
"Proposed Oceanographic Research Center" (Skidaway Institute). American Institute of Planners, Atlanta. March 27, 1967.
"Our Rate of Development Is Non-linear," (commencement address). West Georgia College, Carrollton, Ga., June 4, 1967.
Notes on future courses of action, Science for Society, National Science Conference, National Science Foundation, October. 12-14, 1970.
"Future Shock Arrived Yesterday!" We are reminded of an early reference to the so-called future shock phenomenon which we discussed in one of our publications some 20 years ago. We refer to Dr. Robert Wilson's suggestion that the pace of development can be better appreciated if we compress the entire span of man's evolution into a 50-year time scale. Industrial Development, Jan.-Feb. 1975. p. 2.
"The Future for North American Industrial Capitalism." The needs of the global population are so enormous that they will demand large-scale approaches. They will be the kinds of things that will attract newspaper headlines... and are regarded by many as frivolous. Proceedings of the 53rd annual conference, American Industrial Development Council, Albuquerque, N.M. May 21-23, 1978. pp. 24-27.
"A New Wave of Super Projects?" Is the world on the threshold of great new construction projects and creative ventures? Here is a survey by Industrial Development's publisher, who has visited more than 70 super project sites around the world. Industrial Development, May-June 1983. pp. 4-9.
"A Technology Review and Forecast for Development Strategists," 1986. Monograph.
"Super Projects 1986." With many of the world's nations suffering through economic slumps and debt crises, it might be assumed that the global agenda for huge, complex, multi-billion dollar ventures might have dried up. Yet the latest survey reveals a long list of new and exciting projects ranging from transatmospheric vehicles to Super Colliders. Site Selection, Feb. 1986. pp. 214-220.
"Looking into the Facility Planner's Fabulous Future." In celebration of Site Selection's first 30 years we have made a new technological forecast. Included is a summary of future events and discoveries considered most likely to impact corporate facility planning and area economic development. Site Selection, June 1986. pp. 566-580.
412. An Act to Create the Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Authority (Skidaway institute), Senate Bill 75, Georgia Senate, 1967.
"Weighing Development Factors for the High-Tech Age." If you are responsible for plotting the development strategy for a major corporation or organization, you will want to study this review of factors which have played a dominant role during the past 30 years. The compilation is based on a scan of our bound volumes, staff research and opinions of several hundred readers working in a wide variety of development positions. Site Selection, April 1986. pp. 280-288. (Summarized in the monograph, "A Technology Review and Forecast for Development Strategists.")
"The Megatech Industries: What Determines Their Location?" What are the essential components of a Silicon Valley or a Route 128 complex? Do the location factors for R&D activities cover the production of CPUs, peripherals and software? Is the mix changing? Site Selection, June 1985. pp. 626-635.
"State Science Programs," Joint Army-Navy Research Reserve Seminar, Lockheed-Georgia Research Laboratory, April 15, 1967.
"Role of Science in the Economic Development of Georgia," annual banquet, Georgia Academy of Science. Stone Mountain, Ga., April 28, 1967.
"True Professionals Don't Ignore Technology Forecasts!" There are some executives who ignore predictions of technical breakthroughs allocating them to the status of cocktail conversation topics or themes for sci-fi movies. They treat the future as if it will never happen. Consequently, life is full of surprises, sometimes very rude ones. Site Selection, June 1987. p. 552.
In the years ahead it is a certainty that there will be revolutionary changes in the way we travel. Those who have any doubt that sweeping changes will affect the lives of most citizens living today need only glance backward at innovations that took place in the last 30 years. Gwinnett Daily News, July 20, 1988.
"Science May Solve Traffic Woes." Some expert observers say the auto traffic mess will get a lot worse before it starts getting better. Others believe high technology may come to our rescue. Among these developments are computer-controlled traffic lights, satellite positioning systems, navigation displays, radar controlled "car trains" and robot-driven vehicles. Gwinnett Daily News, March 15, 1989.
The SiteNet World Guide. Beyond perestroika. Country profiles, nations A to Z. Field reports and photos. The super projects. The development world tomorrow. Global investment incentives. 1989. 530 pp. With Laura Jones-Kelley and Linda L. Liston.
"Forecasting Change Can Mean Life or Death." A generation ago, when things moved more slowly, the economic system was more tolerant of companies that failed to anticipate change. Today, failure to anticipate change can be abruptly fatal. Gwinnett Daily News, June 21, 1989.
"Disaster Planning Vital for All Businesses." Planning for the future typically involves forecasting trends in technology, demographics and social patterns. However, futurists must never forget events which may not be positive. Gwinnett Daily News, July 12, 1989.
"Technology Makes Long-term Plans Obsolete." How far into the future does it make sense to project your company's plans? There was a time when large corporations had formal plans for 10 years ahead, and some prepared 20-year plans. Today few firms attempt to develop operating plans covering more than five years and many consider a two-year plan to be long range. Gwinnett Daily News, Aug. 9, 1989.
"Super Projects May Change the Future." Pause for a moment to ask what it would be like today without the interstate highway system. Or, ask where we would be without such products of the space program as microcomputers and communications satellites. Gwinnett Daily News, Sept. 13, 1989.
"The Sky's the Limit for Future 'Globalites'." Somewhere in your neighborhood there is someone a business executive, or an avid traveler who sees the world through a different set of lenses. He or she is part of the emerging new global society. Gwinnett Daily News, Oct. 18, 1989.
"A New Agenda for Site World." For global firms, strategic thinking is not just a business exercise it is the difference between success and failure. Looking at the 1990s and beyond, global leaders are preparing a new agenda. Site Selection, April 1990. p. 268.
"Language Barriers Beginning to Fall." The language barrier which has separated nations and peoples for centuries is about to go the way of the Berlin Wall. Gwinnett Daily News, July 18, 1990.
"Super Projects, New Wonders of the World." Monograph based on opening statement made at the seminar on Corporate Global Strategy, arranged by the Institute of Social Engineering, Japan, held at the American Club, Tokyo, Aug. 27, 1990.
"Super Domes Will Cover New Cities." Fly over many U.S. cities today and the most conspicuous structure you see is a shining dome covering a football stadium. Fly over cities of the future and you may see only one huge dome. Gwinnett Daily News. Aug. 1990.
"Proposed High-rise City for Japan Boggles the Mind." While in Tokyo recently, we learned more about the proposal of a major engineering firm, Ohbayashi, to build a 500-story high-rise building that would be a city within itself. Called "Aeropolis 2001," the mammoth structure would be approximately five times as high as the World Trade Center in New York. Gwinnett Daily News, Sept. 19, 1990.
"Bullet Trains Put on Slow Track in U.S." How would you like to board a train in downtown Atlanta and step off in Savannah an hour later? Or, how about making a business appointment in Orlando and getting back to Atlanta the same day, rested and relaxed? Gwinnett Daily News, Oct. 17, 1990.
"Olympic Site Competitions Spur Top Officials to Set Unprecedented Goals for Themselves." One of the most interesting phenomena in urban development is the impact of site competitions on infrastructure planning. Gwinnett Daily News. Nov. 1990.
"Overlooking the Multiplier Effect of High Technology." A decade ago, when microcomputers began to appear in numbers in the workplace, there was great excitement. We would soon have "paperless" offices, the pundits said. Gwinnett Daily News, Dec. 19, 1990.
"The Geo-economic Explosion. Understanding change!" Site World. 1991.
"The Rationale for Global Super Projects." Opening statement for the first annual global super projects conference, World Development Council, Honolulu, February 17, 1992.
A Glimpse of the Future Technology Forecasts for Global Strategists. A study for the World Development Council. 103 pp. 1992.
"Macro Engineering." As population pressures increase, it is logical to look for ways to use the vast ocean spaces to relieve congestion and to meet other global needs. Article for MacMillan Encyclopedia of the Future. 1992.
"Super Projects: New Wonders of the World." Bridges, tunnels, airports, high-speed rail systems, and telecommunications networks are among global super projects creating new links among the world's peoples. The Futurist, World Future Society, Washington. March-April 1993. pp. 25-28.
"Tomorrow's Supercities." In the next century we could be working in 500-story office buildings, living in cities afloat on the ocean, or going to domed enclosures to ski during summer months. The Futurist, May-June 1993, pp. 27-33. Cover story with illus.
Airport Cities 21, the New Global Transport Centers of the 21st Century. One in a series of studies prepared in support of the programs of the World Development Council. 1993. 113 pp. (Excerpt from review in "Future Survey" April 1993: "A lofty vision that is plausible, imaginative and important.")
"The Science and the Art of Futurism." American technology and the industries it supports will survive in the competitive future in direct proportion to its ability to interpret the trends. Georgia Tech Alumni Magazine, Sept. 1993, pp. 14- 23.
"The Next Wonders of the World." Every schoolchild learns of the pyramids, the hanging gardens and the other wonders of the ancient world. Now, a massive global construction program promises to yield a new list of wonders for today and tomorrow. Leaders magazine, July/Aug./Sept. 1993.
The Telcom Coup. The computer-driven political revolution that will rejuvenate American society in the years just ahead. Conway Data, Inc., Apr. 1994.
Geo-Economics - The New Science. A chronological index to the published works of McKinley Conway. Conway Data, Inc., 1994.
"Super Projects - Rebuilding and Improving Our Planet." The Futurist, March-April 1996.
Development Highlights of the Twentieth Century - With Lessons for Century 21. Conway Data, Inc., 1997
"The Super Century Arrives." The Futurist, March 1998.
The Super Cities of Century 21. Development goals for urban areas that wish to become world-class cities in the years just ahead. World Development Federation, Aug. 1998.
The Great Cities of the Future. The Futurist, June-July 1999.
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"Austin: Coming Fast as R&D Center." Industrial Development, Aug. 1962. pp. 45-60.
"Sites for Science, Research Facility Planning," Industrial Development, Aug. 1962. pp. 5-43. Includes index of research parks.
Pitfalls in Development. The bureaucracy of development. Soft plans and feasibility studies. Hard plans and preconstruction activities. Construction and operation. Megapuds track record. Special pitfalls for special projects. Real estate panics. Pitfalls ahead. 1978, 1981. 343 pp.
"Will Two-loop Cities Dominate Future Site Selection?" During the past decade hundreds of site decisions have left no doubt that circumferential freeways are a powerful magnet in drawing new business facilities to certain metro areas. Now, it is argued that proposed new outer loops may become an even more important development attraction in those areas where government entities can get together and build them. Site Selection, June 1986. pp. 582-588.
"Enter the Super Metros!!!" The preferred life style of most Americans involves a homesite in a quiet suburb, small town or rural area with a job just a few minutes away, plus easy access in less than an hour to all of the sophisticated services of a large metro complex. The area planning teams which provide for this style will be the big winners in the site competitions of the next decade. Enter the super metros! Site Selection, Aug. 1987. p. 756.
"R&D Clusters." Where do they occur? Why have they developed? What are new locations to watch? 1987. Monograph.
"Atlanta as a World Class City." What is a world class city? The city/hinterland link. Building blocks for the future. Monograph. Based on presentation at the 12th annual Gwinnett Developers Conference, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Gwinnett County, Ga. Sept. 24, 1987.
"The Super Collider Show Who Will Make the Cut?" It's bigger than the District of Columbia, will cost $6 billion and has 25 states spending millions to promote sites. The DOE's search for a supercollider site is stirring what may be the biggest location battle ever. Site Selection, Dec. 1987. pp. 1234-1235.
"R&D Clusters." In 1962 Conway Data conducted a study in which we sought to identify existing clusters of R&D activity and to predict where new clusters might emerge. During 1987-88 we examined results and found that most of the centers predicted to emerge have done so. Gwinnett Daily News, Nov. 16, 1988.
"Outer Loop Could Focus World Attention on Metro Area." Some of the keenest observers of trends in urban planning believe that the "two loop" cities of the world will dominate future development patterns. Site Selection, October 1988.
"State's Best Minds Needed to Plan Outer Loop." In the legislative session just ended, the Georgia General Assembly authorized the beginning of work on the most important highway project in the state's history. That is the long-heralded outer perimeter. Gwinnett Daily News, April 19, 1989.
"Rethinking Urban Plan." Is it time to divorce high-rise offices and regional shopping centers? A substantial segment of the population of Gwinnett County encounters major traffic congestion every working day. One change in strategy which might be considered ...pertains to the location of regional shopping centers, office parks and other major complexes in relation to key transportation routes. Gwinnett Daily News, Jan. 18, 1989.
"Super Metro Areas." Americans want to have best of both worlds ...a homesite in a quiet suburb, small town, or rural area with a job just a few minutes away, plus easy access in less than an hour to all of the sophisticated services of a large metro complex. Gwinnett Daily News, Feb. 15, 1989.
"Outer Loop Highway Would Link Cities, Hinterland." We have often said that the proposed outer perimeter could do more for Georgia's economic development than any other project. Gwinnett Daily News, March 17, 1991. p. 3E.
"Tomorrow's Super Cities," The Futurist. World Future Society. May-June 1993.
The Great Cities of the Future. The Futurist, June-July 1999.
Geo-economics, corporate facility planning, site selection, area development
Area Development Organizations
352 pages, 6" x 9", ISBN 0910436037
This book outlines the basic pyramid concept of mobilizing people and resources from the smallest community to the global level and describes the various types of organizations that form the elements of the development pyramid for each nation. The role of private enterprise is underscored.
Marketing Industrial Buildings & Sites
380 pages, 6" x 9", ISBN 0910436118
Up front in this book Conway asserts "We believe fervently that those active in promotion, selling and marketing are engaged in an important and honorable profession. Marketing in a highly competitive environment is a cornerstone of the American enterprise system."
Corporate Facility Planning
468 pages, 8 1/2" x 11, ISBN 0910436215
This book offers something of interest to everyone who is professionally involved in corporate real estate - from the executive in the expansion planning or industrial real estate department to the lawyers, brokers, appraisers, engineers and others who offer professional services to those departments.
Facility Planning Technology - Section A
540 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436266
This is a collection of useful tips and strategies from key corporate real estate executives who speak from years of practical experience.
Facility Planning Technology - Section B
428 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436266
Geo-Economics: The New Science
492 pages, 6 x 9, ISBN 0910436339
This book belongs in every development library. It includes citations of - and many excerpts from - more than 500 research studies, surveys, reports, and magazine features covering such fields as corporate planning, investment location, area promotion, global strategy, and growth forecasting.
IDRC Secret Weapon of the Free World
212 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436495
This is an attempt to place on record a very brief history of the International Development Research Council, a most unusual organization. The book covers a span of some 40 years, listing IDRC leaders, conference sites and dates, and a compilation of research studies.
Pitfalls in Development
352 pages, 6" x 9", ISBN 0910436193
What do past failures teach us about future projects? This book digs into the reasons behind an unprecedented real estate panic. It reveals why projects failed, what kinds of ventures suffered most and what management tactics were at the root of most project failures.
New Project File & Site Selection Checklist
108 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436126
This compact checklist has been a best seller among corporate real estate executives for many years. McKinley Conway began compiling the checklist in the 1950s. Over the years it grew from fewer than 100 factors to hundreds. It can be used today to prepare a customized checklist for your next project.
Leaders in Development
192 pages, 6" x 9", ISBN 0910436428
This book may be of interest in studying the evolution of the economic development profession. It was an attempt to identify the key people in the industry in the mid-1960s and determine their age, education background, field of specialization, language proficiency and location. Some 2500 executives are listed.
SASI: The Spark That Transformed A Region
180 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436509
As the decades go by, the impact of the south's pioneering science-industry program of the 1950s becomes more obvious. Now we can see the real significance of the first economic development program based on high technology. There are lessons for the future.
Milestones In Development
328 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 0910436169
This is a cumulative index to Industrial Development, Site Selection, and related publications covering the early decades of the economic development profession. This reference work thus fills a need for researchers studying the origin and growth of the profession.
New Industries of the Seventies
312 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", ISBN 091043607X
This is a useful study, whether one is interested in the seventies, the eighties, or the nineties. It summarizes the location of thousands of facilities, giving information on size, cost, employment, and location.
Geographical Distribution of Engineering Research and Related Industries in the United States." Southeastern Research Institute. 1948. 74 pp. Reprinted 1987 as IDRC research study number 37.
"Directory of Engineering Data Sources." Southeastern Research Institute, 1948, 64 pp. 22 cm. A guide to American literature in engineering and related sciences.
"Industrial Research in Georgia." Southern Assn. of Science and Industry, Atlanta, Sept. 15, 1949. 9 pp.
"Survey of Southern Organizations." Southern Assn. of Science and Industry, Atlanta, April 24, 1950, 13 pp.
"Science and Insurance," The Insurance Index, Dunne Publications, Louisville, Ky., 1951.
"Research, The South's New Resource." Georgia Engineering Society. Atlanta, Jan. 29, 1951.
"Directory of Southern Research Services and Facilities," Journal of Southern Research, Atlanta. Jan.-Feb., 1951. pp. 7-14.
"The Banker and the Scientist," Southern Banker, McFadden Publications, Atlanta, Aug. 1951, pp. 22-23.
"The Secret of Southern Progress," Journal of Southern Research, Sept.-Oct., 1951, pp. 11-16.
"Super Weapons in the Land of Cotton," Think, International Business Machines, New York, Oct. 1951.
"Are Science and Socialism Inseparable?" Journal of Southern Research, Atlanta. Nov.-Dec., 1951, pp. 11-12.
"Dynamic New Forces Mold South's Future," Southern Industrial Directory, 1952. 60 pp.
"The Use of Research in Industrial Development," annual Southern industrial Development Conference. Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 27, 1952.
"Automatic Processes for Southern Industry," Journal of Southern Research, Atlanta. Sept.-Oct. 1952. pp. 22-24.
"The Value of Research in Industrial Development," Journal of Southern Research, Atlanta. Nov.-Dec. 1952, pp. 29-31.
"Ten Point Program for South," Southern Industrial Directory, Atlanta. 1953. 80 pp.
"Modern Research Progress in the South." (Presented before Food and Drug Law Forum, Emory University, in cooperation with the Food Law Institute, Atlanta, May 7, 1953) The Food, Drug, Cosmetic Law Journal, Commerce Clearing House, Chicago, July 1953. pp. 445-451.
"Amazing Expansion of Industry," Editor and Publisher, Oct. 31, 1953. pp. 174-176, 188.
"To Grow or Not to Grow." Industrial Development Symposium. Indiana State Commercial Executives Assn., Michigan City, Ind. May 24, 1954.
"Regionalism and Regional Development," Southern Chemical Industry, Atlanta. May-June 1954. p. 6.
"Paint Industry Survey," (index of manufacturers of paint and allied products), Southern Chemical Industry, Sept.-Oct 1954. pp. 7-21.
"Opportunities for Small Manufacturers," Southern Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn., Atlanta. Oct. 1, 1954.
"The Value of Libraries in Industrial Research," Southeastern Library Assn. 16th biennial conference. Atlanta, Oct. 1, 1954.
"Area Development Activities Across the U.S.," Western Area Development Conference, San Francisco, Stanford Research Institute. Nov. 17, 1954.
"Area Development Activities Across the U.S.," Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach, Calif., Nov. 22, 1954.
"Chemical Industry Survey Soap and Allied Products," Southern Chemical Industry, Nov.-Dec. 1954. pp. 7-16.
"Glass-making Industry in the South," Southern Chemical Industry, March-April, 1955. pp. 7-10.
"Industrial Progress Creates New Opportunities for the Legal Profession," Southeastern Law Review Conference, Emory University, Atlanta. April 29, 1955.
"Nationwide Competition in Industrial Development." Proceedings of Western Area Development Conference, Sept. 8-9, 1955, Portland, Ore., conducted by Stanford Research Institute, Menlo Park, Calif. pp. 19-27.
"Public Relations Program for the South," (remarks on receiving Advertising Federation of America award for regional program) Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 13, 1955.
"How to Pick Growth Firms," Industrial Development. Sept.-Oct., 1955. pp. 7-10.
"The Research Approach to Promotion and Advertising." Southern Industrial Development Council, Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 31, 1955.
"Ten Reasons for Southern Economic Progress," Manufacturers Record. (Blue Book Supplement). Atlanta, 1956. pp. 9-14.
"The Atom - Multi-billion Southern Industry," Manufacturers Record, Jan. 1956. pp. 11-18.
"Building Blocks for Better Community Development," Great Lakes States Industrial Development Council, Madison, Wis., Jan. 6, 1956.
"Agriculture and Industry: Partners in Southern progress," 53rd annual meeting, Assn. of Southern Agricultural Workers, Atlanta, Feb. 6, 1956.
"South Gains in Electronics," Manufacturers Record, April, 1956. pp. 9-13.
"Aircraft and Missile Industry (in South)," Manufacturers Record, July, 1956. pp. 8-17.
"Selecting, Contacting and Selling Industrial Prospects," Conference on Industrial Development, Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 7, 1956.
"Optimism is Essential," Oklahoma Development Council, Tulsa, Nov. 14, 1956.
"Advertising and Direct Mail in Industrial Development," Southern Assn. of State Planning and Development Agencies. Oklahoma City, Okla., Nov. 15, 1956.
"Selecting, Contacting and Selling Industrial Prospects," Iowa Industrial Development Clinic, Iowa Development Commission. Des Moines, Iowa. Jan. 24, 1957.
"Increased Responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce in Industrial Development," American Chamber of Commerce Executives, annual conference, Boston, Oct. 23, 1956. Journal of American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Washington, D.C., Jan. 1957, pp. 23-24.
"Selecting, Contacting and Selling Industrial Prospects," Louisiana Industrial Development Conference, Shreveport, La., Feb. 7, 1957.
"The Phenomenon of Growth," Southern Industrial Editors Assn., Atlanta, Mar. 26, 1957.
"New Horizons for the Industrial Development Profession," American Industrial Development Council, 32nd annual meeting, Chicago, April 1, 1957.
"Nationwide Competition between Communities," How to Get Ready for Industry Conference, General Extension Division of Florida, Avon Park. April 24, 1957.
"The Intense Competition in Industrial Development," First Pennsylvania Industrial Development Clinic, Harrisburg, Pa., May 16, 1957.
"Competition in Industrial Development," South Texas Industrial Development Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 17, 1957.
"Competition in Industrial Development," Arizona Development Luncheon, Phoenix, June 18, 1957.
"Cooperation between Public and Private Development Agencies," Proceedings of the Southern Assn. of State Planning and Development Agencies Point Clear Conference, Oct. 10, 1957.
Gold Mine on Main Street, documentary film script. 16mm, full-color, 25-min. Industrial Sound Films, Atlanta, 1958.
"Optimism Can Be Justified," Southern Advertising and Publishing, Atlanta, April, 1958.
Introduction and premiere of film, Gold Mine on Main Street, American Industrial Development Council, April 14, 1958, Atlanta.
"Improving the Effectiveness of Development Programs," Annual Meeting of American Railway Development Assn., Cincinnati, Ohio. April 28, 1958.
"On the Brighter Side," (economic outlook), The Editors Forum, Georgia Press Assn., May, 1958, pp. 4-S.
"The 'Forward Look' in Industrial Development," address before the New England Council annual industrial development dinner, Springfield, Mass., May 21, 1958.
"Increasing the Effectiveness of Industrial Development Activities," American Management Assn. Seminar, Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y., Aug. 4-8, 1958.
"Industrial Progress in the South," a report to the Southern Governors Conference, from the Committee on Industrial Development. Lexington, Ky., Sept. 24, 1958. 16 pp.
"The South Reports to the Nation," Industrial Development, (Blue Book edition) 1959. pp. 6-9.
"Industrial Land Prices" (a national survey), Industrial Development, Atlanta, Jan. 1959. pp. 11-14.
"Key Location Factors for Washington," Washington D.C. Board of Trade. Feb. 9, 1959.
"The Registered Community Audit," Industrial Development, April 1959. pp. 6-9. (A proposed uniform format for analyzing community economic potential.)
"The South's Competitive Position," report to the Southern Governors Conference, presented by the Committee on Industrial Development, Asheville, N.C. Oct. 13, 1959. 16 pp.
"Prospects, Advertising" (marketing electric utility services), Edison Electric Institute, Sixth Annual Area Development Workshop, Phoenix, Ariz. Oct. 21, 1959.
Area Development: A Guide For Community Leaders. 1960. 2 vols. With Frank Stedman. Vol. I. Understanding the Growth Process, Organizing for Area Development, Area and Community Analysis, Planning and Zoning, Financing, Buildings, Selling, Future Trends. 278 pp. Vol. II. Bibliography. 142 pp.
"National Roundup of Industrial Development Activity," American Industrial Development Council, 35th annual conference, Atlantic City, N.J. March 29, 1960.
"The Factors for Expansion Planning," Industrial Development, Site Selection Handbook supplement. Oct. 1960. pp. 64-76.
"What's Wrong with Industrial Development in the South?" Southern Industrial Development Council, Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 24, 1960.
"Development Trends Here and Abroad," Missouri Industrial Development Conference, Missouri Resources and Development Commission, Jefferson City. Oct. 31, 1960.
"Reference Value Success Factor in Development Advertising," Industrial Development, Atlanta. May, 1961. pp. 63-79. Includes bibliography.
"Success Factors in Industrial Development Advertising," Assn. of Railroad Advertising Managers, New Orleans, May 9, 1961.
"New Techniques of Regional Industrial Advertising,"Southern Assn. of State Planning and Development Agencies annual meeting, Oct. 11, 1961, Atlanta.
"The Pressure Is on (competition for new industry)," Georgia State Chamber of Commerce, luncheon address. Atlanta, Dec. 13, 1961.
"The Space Age Moves South," Industrial Development (54th annual "Blue Book of Southern Progress" edition). 1962. pp. 4-13.
"Getting the Most from Your Promotion Budget," ("Advertising Research Newsletter," 956) Area Digest. Fall 1962. pp. 40-43.
"R&D Expansion Creates New Image for Long Island," Industrial Development. Nov. 1962. pp. 57-72.
"The Development Decade," Business Lecture Series, Georgia State College, Atlanta, Nov. 29, 1962.
"State and Provincial Development Agencies" (2nd annual study), Industrial Development. Feb. 1963. pp 6-16. Includes directory. See also Aug. 1961.
What Research Can Do for Overall Community Development, annual management conference, American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Atlanta, Oct. 29, 1963.
"Project LAND: Locations in Appalachia for New Development." Feb. 1965. 30 pp.
"A Research Program for Industry," Industrial Development Research Council. Washington, D.C., May 19, 1967.
"The Management of and Response to Urbanization in the South: Industrial Viewpoint," Southern Regional Conference on Urbanization, University of Georgia and North Carolina State University, Atlanta, May 31, 1967.
"The Most Underrated Generation in American History," (commencement address) Dekalb College, Decatur, Ga., June 3, 1967.
"The War against Time: Improving the Time Cycle in Development," Interamerican development seminar, Arequipa, Peru, July 12, 1967. Agency for International Development.
Study of the Potential Traffic for the Proposed Chattahoochee River Navigation Channel to Atlanta, Sept. 1967. 140 pp. plus appendix.
Survey of Community Audit Programs. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. May 1971.
"The War against the Clock." Everyone in the development field today is engaged in an uphill struggle against the most relentless enemy of all time. Never in the history of the profession have there been so many time-consuming pre-development activities. And never has the monetary cost of time been so great. Site Selection. 1974. p. 242.
"True Professionals Give Due Credit." The magazine (not named) would have its readers believe that it was the pioneer in development of a comprehensive plant location checklist or community audit. The comprehensive checklist was published here in ID in our October 1957 issue nearly 10 years before our rival. Industrial Development. Jan 1975. p 2.
New Industries of the Seventies. 1978. 302 pp. With Linda L. Liston.
Marketing Industrial Buildings and Sites. Introduction: promotion is not a dirty word! The sellers: promotion and marketing organizations. The customers: target industry groups, companies, executives. Elements of a marketing plan. Media advertising. Special publications. Selling a specific building or site. Marketing professional services. Outlook for the future. 1980. 358 pp. Hard cover.
Geo-Economics: A New Science in the Service of Mankind. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. The new geo-economic discipline is directly responsible for significant achievements in the planning and implementation of a large number of projects which have created jobs and other benefits for societies around the world. Yet the new technical capability is little known or appreciated outside the circle of those who practice it. May 1983. 45 pp.
"Geo-Economics: A New Science in the Service of Mankind." Monograph. 5pp. Excerpted from IDRC Research Report No. 31.
"The Geo-Economists: A New Profession for the Market of Jobs," The Futurist. World Future Society. April 1984. pp. 58-59.
"Geo-Economics: The Emerging Science." The first of a series which outlines the origin, present scope, and future of a new science which is significant for all professionals involved in the facility planning profession. Industrial Development. Sept.-Oct. 1984. pp. 4-7.
"Geo-Economics and Corporate Asset Management." A summary of the early efforts to develop the subscience of corporate growth planning and real property management. Industrial Development. Nov.-Dec. 1984. pp. 14-19.
"New Plant Locations." A review and forecast. Monograph. 1987. 10 pp.
"Geo-economics Today and Tomorrow." Quantification of the key variables in the science of geo-economics is of paramount importance to efficient industrial development. A great deal of work remains. Building data bases and improving our research methods are high priorities. Paper for IDRC Orlando conference. Industrial Development. March-April 1987. pp. 304-306.
"The New Basic Industries Have You Revised Your Strategy?" A recent IDRC seminar discussed the concept that knowledge is now the world currency, and the top facility location factor is where the brains are. To this we add that factories that produce ideas and data are the new basic industries. Site Selection. April 1987. p. 252.
"Privatization Be Sure to Read the Instructions!" The tried and true American private enterprise system that we couldn't give away 25 years ago has a new name: "privatization." And, it's suddenly the straw at which many a floundering socialist bureaucrat from darkest Africa to main street USA is grasping. Even Soviet planners are succumbing to the charm of the "new" concept. Site Selection. Oct.1987. p. 956.
"Changes in the South." When I was a student at Georgia Tech during the late 1930s Gwinnett County was a place out in the country where people grew cotton. Now my neighbors create satellite equipment and other sophisticated systems for customers around the world. Gwinnett Daily News. June 15, 1988.
"Geo-Economics: A New Science in the Service of Mankind." Definition: geo-economics is the science of integrating investment strategies with the resources and objectives of specific geographic entities to achieve appropriate economic development and, thus, a better quality of life. Pamphlet. 1988.
"Three Strong Forces Allied for the Advancement of the Vital New Science of Geo-economics." Pamphlet. 1988.
"Are Latin American Investment Programs Forever Comatose?" During the past 20 years, while many nations sharpened their skills at attracting outside investment, the nations of Latin America have become less effective. Many have virtually dropped out of competition abandoning programs that were once very promising. Site Selection. Dec. 1989. p. 1464.
"Area Development Executives and Global Super Projects." Those who provide the leadership for economic development programs around the world are very special. They are creative people who necessarily and routinely make bold development plans. They are not afraid to dream. Pamphlet for World Development Council. 1991.
"Engineers, Builders and Global Super Projects." A conservative estimate indicates that the world will add one billion more people by the year 2000. What a monumental challenge for the construction industry! The world must have new productive facilities built on a scale to match its needs. Pamphlet for the World Development Council. 1991.
Paper for Maryland Industrial Development Association special publication.
"What Specific Characteristics Industry Looks for in a Community: A Guide for Industrial Development," Chicago and Northwestern Railway, Chicago, 1958. (Proceedings of Conference on Industrial Development for Wisconsin). Milwaukee, Wis., March 20, 1958.
"What Industry Seeks When Locating Plants," Georgia State Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, April 11, 1958.
"Seven Hundred Plant Location Factors," Industrial Development, Site Selection Handbook Supplement. Oct. 1958. pp. 17-24.
"Plant Location Guide," Industrial Development, Site Selection Handbook (supplement). 1959. pp. 16-32.
"Realistic Criteria for Plant and Facilities Location Seminar," American Management Assn., New York, Feb. 18, 1959.
"Ideal location, U.S.A." (criteria for a hypothetical community most appealing to industry site seekers), Annual Conference, Mississippi Assn. of Chamber of Commerce Executives, Natchez, Aug. 21, 1959.
"Company Organization for Expansion Planning," Industrial Development, May 1959, pp. 6-9.
"Site Selection: (10 Key Steps)," Industrial Development, Site Selection Handbook (supplement), Oct. 1961, pp.4-5.
"The Industrial Development Research Council Is Launched," Industrial Development, Jan. 1962. pp. 4-11. Outline of objectives of the Industrial Development Research Council, First Annual Conference, New York, Oct. 24, 1961.
"What the Manufacturer Expects of the Industrial Development Man," Northeastern Industrial Development Assn., New York. Oct. 4, 1966.
"Is Your Company Flying Blind?" It is truly astonishing that only a handful of manufacturing firms have put their growth planning on a professional basis. It is probably safe to say that more than 90 percent of U.S. companies have no professional or systematic approach to planning their future growth. Industrial Development, Feb. 1967. p 4.
Corporate Facility Planning Survey. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. 36 pp. April 1970. IDRC #5.
IDRC Skill Inventory. A survey for the Industrial Development Research Council. A compilation of member skills. Types of projects handled, geographic areas covered. 81 pp. Nov. 1970. IDRC #6.
Surplus Property Index. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Nov. 1971. IDRC #8.
Survey of the Availability of Electric and Gas Service for New Development Projects. Response to concerns about an energy shortage. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Nov. 1972. IDRC #9.
Code of Ethics for the Industrial Development Research Council. Basic premise: to justify their status as professionals, members must seek to establish and maintain standards of conduct above that required by law. Covers honesty in dealing, integrity of information, confidentiality, environmental sensitivity, social and civic responsibility, freedom of information, support for common programs, avoidance of libel or slander, gifts or bribes, conflict of interest, and personal conduct. Pamphlet. Undated.
Survey of Sales and Lease Prices for Industrial Land, Buildings and Office Buildings. Sept. 1973. IDRC #10.
Survey of Salaries and Job Responsibilities. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. 1974. IDRC #12.
IDRC Skill Inventory. Study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Jan. 1974. IDRC #11.
IDRC Skill Inventory. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Jan. 1976. IDRC #14.
The IDRC Seminar Series. Establishing a professional Forum for industrial planning objectives. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Not many years ago industry planners worked in secrecy. There was no systematic sharing of information. This report describes the progress which has been made in creating a much-needed forum. Includes program for IDRC's first annual meeting in 1961. May 1977. 151 pp. IDRC #16.
The Industrial Facility Planner's View of Special Incentives. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Conducted at a time when there was considerable debate about the propriety of incentives, this survey reveals diversity of thinking among IDRC members. 36 pp. plus Appendix. May 1977. IDRC #17.
New Industries of the Seventies. Federal statistics. State summaries. Industrial Development magazine reports. Trends in HQ relocations. Geographic index of new plants. 302 pp. 1978.
A Composite Case History of New Facility Location. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Project profile. Financing. Site characteristics. Utility services. Environmental planning. Personnel requirements. Strategies considered. International projects. Techniques used in site decision. Final cost analysis. Lessons applicable to future projects. May 1978. IDRC #19. With Linda L. Liston.
New Project File and Site Selection Checklist. Corporate strategy. Company organization for expansion planning. Criteria for site and facility. An index of hundreds of location factors from which the user can prepare a custom checklist for a particular project. 1979. Binder.
Corporate Record Systems For Facility Planning and Management. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Includes 160 forms used By companies to assist them in maintaining property records. These include forms related to property acquisition, construction and start-up, inventory, operating expenses, maintenance and surplus property. Jan. 1979. 429 pp. IDRC #20. With Linda L. Liston.
Improving Career Skills: Professional Training Programs in the Field of Facility Planning and Real Estate Management. Rankings of subjects of interest. Programs members have attended. Justifying education and training programs. Future personnel requirements. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Nov. 1979. 350 pp. IDRC #21. With Linda L. Liston.
Career Paths. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. This is undoubtedly the most detailed study of member interests, expertise and aspirations ever conducted by the Council. It reflects the "state-of-the-art" of corporate growth planning. Sept 1980. 140pp. IDRC #23.
IDRC Code of Ethics. 1981.
Real Estate Profit Centers. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Some manufacturing companies have had real estate profit centers for decades. While the idea, thus, is not new, there has been in recent years a fresh and growing interest in such profit centers, their purpose, their operating principles and their performance. March 1981. 23 pp. plus appendix. With Linda L. Liston and James D. Mathis. IDRC #24.
Corporate Facility Planning. A compilation of more than 100 papers of interest to those involved in corporate real estate. Asset management and strategy. Property administration. Location analysis and site selection. Design and construction. 1981.442 pp. Hard cover. With Linda L. Liston.
Survey of Consultants. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. Experience of IDRC members in using consultants. Types of consultants used. Evaluation of consultant performance. Roster of consultants. Oct. 1981. 188 pp. IDRC #26.
Developing the IDRC Computer Network. New revolution in computer applications. Computer utilization by IDRC members. Launching network services for members. Implications of emerging network system. Index of on-line information sources. Glossary of EDP terminology. May 1982. 90 pp. IDRC #29.
Survey of Compensation and Career Paths. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. It is intended that this report assist members in achieving their own personal goals... and that the report will be useful to companies in making their real estate and facility planning functions more effective. 1983. 76 pp. IDRC #30.
Survey of the Industrial Facility Planner's View of Special Incentives: an Update. Study for the Industrial Development Research Council. March 1984. IDRC #32.
"IDRC Set to Assume Greater Role in Geo-Economic Research." The executive director of IDRC explores the potential for a massive new geo-economic research program. Industrial Development, Jan.-Feb. 1985. pp. 74-75.
"Thanks for Helping Us Pick the Superlatives!" Site Selection begins its 31st year. During this action-packed 30-year period corporate executives have planned and built more than 100,000 new plants. Area developers have launched several thousand office and industrial parks. Site Selection, Feb. 1986. p. 4.
"Terrorism: Growing Factor in Location Decisions." Recent events reveal all too starkly the clouds which hang over development programs in many parts of the world. Business travelers, investors and facility planners must be concerned not only with traditional war risk and political risk, but also with the added risk of bombings, assassinations, hijackings and taking of hostages carried out by international terrorist groups. Site Selection, Aug. 1986. pp. 952-956.
"Crisis in Corporate Facility Planning!" One of the most critical issues facing corporate management today is the necessity for providing flexibility in future facility plans. Firms which ignore this warning may find themselves unable to compete and survive in the years just ahead. Site Selection, Dec. 1986. p. 1256.
Facility Planning Technology. A selection of over 200 articles contributed by what resembles a "who's who" of the corporate real estate and industrial development profession. Corporate asset management and strategy. Property administration. Location analysis and site selection. Design and construction. The automated office. 935 pp. Hard cover. With Linda L. Liston. 1987.
Status of the Corporate Facility Planner: a Progress Report. Research study for the Industrial Development Research Council. March 1987. IDRC #36.
"New Plant Locations a Review and Forecast." New corporate facilities bring to the chosen area new investment, new jobs and new economic opportunities. While some residents may perceive negative aspects, the area usually enjoys improved community services and other significant benefits. A summary of new plant announcements by state. Monograph. 1988.
"Why Joe Lost His Job." It's a jungle out there. We all know that. Nothing is absolutely guaranteed. Even the biggest companies fall flat. And a great many are trimming management costs, especially in staff areas. Even so, Joe might have survived the cuts. Site Selection, April 1988. p. 276.
"Are You Building Your Own Personal Data Base?" The most important data base you will ever have to consult is the one between your ears. Just about everything to which you aspire depends on it. Are you giving it the attention it deserves? Gwinnett Daily News, Dec. 21, 1988.
"Where Will You Land after the Merger?" The time to make your job secure is before the blood-letting starts. And one of the very best strategies is to develop an automated property inventory with which you are thoroughly familiar. Learn from the sad experience of the veteran real estate manager who was not prepared. Site Selection, Dec. 1988.
"Site Planners Take Note!" With the highways and major airports facing gridlock, why not locate your corporate facilities at an uncongested airport with your company plane parked at your door? Site Selection, April 1989. p. 276.
"Does Your Real Estate Setup Make Your Company a Takeover Target?" Experts in the takeover game have discovered that the real estate department is the Achilles heel of many large corporations. Unmanaged or under-managed properties have become a major lure. It proves once more that what you don't know can hurt you in a big way. Site Selection, Feb. 1989. p. 4.
"This Is a Test!" Show us a copy of your company map! We're not looking for anything in particular we just want to know if you have one. Here's why. Site Selection, Oct. 1990. p. 1040.
"Had Your Annual Checkup?" No, not the one at the Mayo Clinic. We're talking about the in-house review of your company's real property assets. Site Selection, Dec. 1990. p. 1288.
There's a siren song being wafted on the breezes out there. It is beguiling, and some CEOs are intrigued. The alluring refrain suggests that you can farm out your corporate real estate function to a consultant, eliminate the real estate staff, save a lot of and perform just as well. Site Selection, Aug. 1990. p. 800.
"Global Competition for Jobs." Let it be known that your company plans to make an investment in a new manufacturing plant and the world will beat a path to your door. Article for Atlanta Journal.
"Are You Preparing Your Asset Managers for Global Operations?" A memo from your real estate department. Site Selection, April 1991. pp. 248.
In the process of gathering information for you, we deal with a lot of corporate PR executives. Some of them are great, but some, we regret to say, look like bums to us. Site Selection, June 1991. pp. 564.
"Don't Be Misled!" One of the alleged experts in the development field recently made a speech about "the end of the golden age of real estate". The implication was that all of the really exciting projects are behind us and we can look forward only to years of stultifying no-growth. Site Selection, Aug. 1991. pp. 708.
"Are You Waging Guerrilla Warfare against the Problems of Planning, Locating and Building a New Plant?" Does each new project provide a lesson in crisis management? Are your staff departments and operating units stepping on each others toes? Have you considered setting up a new project team? Site Selection, Oct. 1991. pp. 924.
"Global Corporations and Global Super Projects." Never before have the productive forces of the world faced such great opportunities and enormous responsibilities. We have the awesome task of meeting global needs for food, shelter, clothing and essential services in a time of mushrooming population growth and explosive pressures of rising expectations. Pamphlet for World Development Council. 1991.
Here's how you can exert a powerful influence in the congressional Election next November. You can help keep the good guys in while throwing the rascals out! Site Selection, Feb. 1992, pp. 6.
"Do the Japanese Really Want You?" Amid the confusion of high-level political blasts and the continuous sniping of opposing business leaders, what is the hard evidence that Japan sincerely wants your new plant? Site Selection, April 1992, pp. 250.
If your Company is typical, more than one-fourth of your assets are represented by your real estate. Do you have a strategic plan for these important assets? Do you have a career plan for the executives responsible? Site Selection, June 1992. pp. 510.
"Where Do You Fit in the Washington Mess?" The truth is revealed: Congress doesn't really care what the people think. Special interests are running the system. Are you part of the problem? Site Selection, Aug. 1992. pp. 622.
"Acres of Diamonds in Our Front Yard?" The death of development pioneer Ted Moscoso reminds us of what can be achieved in Latin America. Now its time for us to implement his vision through the region. Site Selection, Oct. 1992. pp. 854.
"It's Eleven A.M. Do You Know How Safe Your Facilities Are?" When was the last time you sa