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This document, authored by Aubrey C. King, CAE President of the National Alliance of Gateway Communities, explores the history, organization, and purpose of gateway communities. It highlights critical issues related to gateway concerns, financial and technical resources, and agency planning processes. The document emphasizes the importance of balancing growth with preservation while also discussing strategies for marketing to visitors and fostering stronger partnerships with agencies. Future plans for the NAGC are outlined, focusing on membership growth, grassroots initiatives, and improving data and communication.
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Gateway Communities: Issues & Potential by Aubrey C. King, CAE President National Alliance of Gateway Communities
National Alliance of Gateway Communities • History • Organization • Purposes
Gateway Concerns • Technical and Financial Resources • Agency Planning Processes • Agency Communications • Quality of Life: Balancing Growth Preservation • Marketing to Visitors • Stronger Partnerships with the Agencies
National Gateway Policy Issues • Gateway Communities Cooperation Act • Land Agency Budgets • Recreation Fee Demonstration Program • Transportation • Public Lands Access and Use
NAGC Future Plans • Membership Growth • Gateways Grassroots • 2002 Gateways Conference • Better Data About Gateways • NAGC Website • Congressional Gateways Caucus • Director’s Order for Gateways • Gateways Offices in Federal Land Agencies