University City - Economic Development Strategy: Overview of Draft Recommendations

University City Economic Development Strategy Overview – Draft Strategies and Recommendations September 21, 2020

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PLANNING TEAM Other Team Members Laura Linn Graphics and Planning Katie McLaughlin Planning

Stephen Ibendahl Project Manager

Beth Noonan Economic Strategy

Alison Gray Market and Demographic Analysis

Jacqueline DavisWellington Economic Strategy

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WHAT IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

An economic development strategy will position the City on a path toward a resilient economy by creating a vision to drive investment and growth for the community.

▪ Recommendations and Strategies for: • Cluster Industries • Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship • Business and Talent Retention • Place-Based Growth • Incentive Programs • Equitable Growth

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Schedule

We are here.

Look for the draft Economic Development Strategy document later this Fall.

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DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD:

Overview Brochure

Assessment and Market Analysis (March)

INVESTUCITY.COM

WWW.

Today’s Presentation

TASK FORCE

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• “Ad-Hoc” Advisory Committee • Sounding board for the planning team.

• A shared strategy.

• Representatives from across the City • Chosen by City Council and Mayor.

• Meeting 5 Times During Process

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Stakeholder Meetings Spring 2020

Draft Recommendations and Strategies

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Upcoming Schedule • Week of September 28th

• Sign-up for small group meetings (via Zoom) with the planning team to share your thoughts or ask questions.

• Share your comments via an online comment form.

Small group meeting registration and comment form available at www.InvestUCity.com

• Later this Fall

• Your input and comments will help shape the draft Economic Document Strategy document that will be released this Fall.

Thank You!

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