Challenge Strategically situated in Washington’s Puget Sound region with direct access to major freight corridors and the Port of Tacoma, the City of Fife (City) boasts a strong legacy as an industrial and commercial anchor. However, as the City evolves, it faces pressures around constrained developable acreage, high development costs, […]
Challenge Shaped by its origins as a stagecoach and railroad stop in the 1800s, the City of Beaumont (City) benefits from its scenic surroundings; strategic location in Riverside County, California; and strong quality of place. These advantages have helped fuel the City’s rapid residential growth over the past two decades,
Challenge Northeast Florida offers residents a high quality of life with a wide range of amenities, including access to ocean beaches, inland waterways, and other outdoor recreational opportunities as well as options for rural and urban living. Over the past decade, population has increased significantly across the region as skilled
Challenge Greater Spokane has grown into the second largest metro area in the state of Washington and a significant economic driver for the Inland Northwest. The region is home to dynamic industries ranging from aerospace and life sciences to advanced manufacturing and agriculture, a full spectrum of higher education institutions,
Challenge Alexandria, Virginia, is defined by its rich history, distinctive character, and a symbiotic relationship with the federal government. While its proximity to Washington, DC, and a highly educated workforce have fueled a thriving economy, the City now faces a pivotal moment of uncertainty. Housing has become increasingly unaffordable, and
Challenge Known as the Crossroads of America, the Central Indiana region—Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, and Morgan Counties—has a wealth of assets. Home to Indianapolis, the 15th largest city in the US, the region has a long history as the sports capital of America. Events like the Indy
Challenge Fueled by its strategic central location, expanding industries, growing workforce, and relative affordability, Fresno County, California, is primed for significant economic growth. As one of the nation’s top agricultural producers, Fresno County supports a robust food processing and distribution supply chain. Proximity to major highways and rail corridors enhances
Challenge The Tampa Bay metropolitan area has experienced unprecedented expansion on multiple fronts over the past five years. With population growth rates that outpace national trends, a resilient and expanding base of employers, and new avenues for economic diversification through emerging and niche industries, Tampa Bay has transformed from a
Challenge Created in the 1980s to manage the transformation of a former stadium into the Mall of America, the Port Authority of the City of Bloomington Minnesota (the Port Authority) has seen its role in the city’s economic development efforts expand greatly over time. First, the organization’s purpose was redefined
Challenge Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula (Central UP) has long been defined by its natural resources, pristine landscapes, and deep-rooted outdoor heritage. Job losses and economic shifts resulting from the closure of the Presque Isle Power Plant in Marquette highlighted the importance of industry diversification. As one of the region’s major
