high-tech workers. The following corporations have operations in Melbourne: DRS Technologies employed 910 workers in 2009. Another reference says 1,800 workers in 2009, 1,300 in 2010. Alstom Signaling Operations Transportation Systems L3Harris Technologies (corporate headquarters) Northrop Grumman employed 1,640 workers in 2009. Rockwell Collins employed 1,430 in 2009. Embraer completed a hangar and administrative office at the Melbourne Airport in February 2011. LiveTV has its headquarters in Melbourne. eviCore Healthcare has one of its main office in Melbourne. Avidyne Corporation an avionics company has their HQ in Melbourne and is a developer of Integrated Avionics Systems, multi-function displays, and traffic advisory systems for light general aviation (GA) aircraft. Workforce In 2007, the average size of Melbourne's labor force was 39,391. Of that group, 37,708 were employed and 1,683 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Housing In 2008, 259 building permits were issued for 263 units. There were 209 permits issued for 320 units in 2007, which was down from 329 permits for 512 units in 2006. The median home price in 2007 was $215,000. In May 2005, the Melbourne–Titusville–Palm Bay area was among the top 20 in home price appreciation from 2003 to 2004. Competitiveness In 2009, Forbes ranked the area 18th out of 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas and first out of 8 metros in Florida for affordable housing, and short commute times, among others. Retail and commerce Melbourne has two downtown business districts, a result of the merger of Eau Gallie into Melbourne: Eau Gallie Arts District—located along the Indian River Lagoon with two public parks, two fine art galleries, a microbrewery and several other restaurants contained within one block. Known as EGAD, it is on the Florida Humanities FLORIDA STORIES historic audio-based walking tours app (download to your phone from the app store) and contains over 30 murals and three sculptures. Historic Downtown Melbourne – among other retail outlets, this has 26 eating and drinking establishments within a four block extent. Healthcare The city has three hospitals, day care for senior citizens, hospice, walk-in, and urgent care facilities. There is Holmes Medical Center, and Melbourne Regional Medical Center. Kindred Hospital is a chronic care facility for ventilated patients and does not accept emergency patients. A new Viera hospital was opened in May 2011. Tourism The city has two golf courses. There were 96,477 rounds played in 2009–10. Revenues were $2,207,502. Rounds and revenue have been dropping