2012 Modeling Employment, Housing, and Population in Western North Dakota: The Case of Dickinson (2012)
Communities in western North Dakota are struggling to manage the unprecedented growth in employment associated with the current oil boom.  The city of Dickinson is undergoing a comprehensive plan to develop policies, strategies, and solutions for providing infrastructure, transportation, housing, and public services as a result of the new conditions brought on by oil field development.  This study was designed to provide input into the city’s comprehensive planning effort. View the report here.