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8C h a p t e r 2 project types Project type is the single greatest differentiator among case studies, for different project types can have different attributes in terms of (a) cost, (b)
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9types of project Setting Project setting is defined as the geographic, social, and economic context in which a project is developed, which can have a major influence on the economic development outcomes of a project. Accordingly, the case study database has been structured to allow users to search projects with comparable settings to their local area.
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10 were all classified as metropolitan, then the project setting was classified as "metro"; if the project counties included metropolitan and nonmetropolitan counties, then the project setting was classified as "mixed"; and if all the project counties were nonmetropolitan, then the project setting was classified as "rural." An effort was made to ensure a mix of most project types represented in each class of county setting. (In some cases, it was not possible; for instance, urban beltways do not exist in rural areas.)
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11 Secondary Setting Indicators The secondary indicators identified in Table 2.2 were not used in the selection of projects in the case study design, but information on them was collected. The information was used in the data analysis (reported in Chapter 6)
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