Strong Cities, Strong State— Economic Development in Washington Cities and Towns
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Burlington, Cathlamet, Chelan, Cle Elum, East Wenatchee, Friday Harbor, Kalama, La Conner, Leavenworth, Long Beach, Morton, Ocean Shores, Port Townsend, Sequim, Stevenson, Winthrop, Woodland |
Size: Growth:
Fiscal:
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Economic Development |
Data on this page was collected from an AWC survey on economic development.
Percent of cities with economic development departments or staff members: 0%
Year city began to fund department or staff member: N/A
Number of FTE designated for economic development purposes: N/A
Percent of cities with a written economic development plan: 38%
Percent of cities using the economic development element of the comprehensive plan as their economic development plan (reported percentage is of those answering yes to previous question): 100%
Focus of city economic development efforts
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Industry Area |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Retail/Service | 86% |
| Tourism/Hospitality | 71% |
| Technology/Telecommunications | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 29% |
| Residential (commuters) | 29% |
| Warehousing/Distribution | 14% |
| Agricultural | 0% |
| Institutional | 0% |
Major city economic development strategies*
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Strategies |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Quality of Life Improvements | 100% |
| Infrastructure Improvements | 86% |
| Downtown Revitalization | 83% |
| Comments made under “other” by one or
more cities: Business Owner Training |
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City services used to promote economic development*
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Services |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Infrastructure | 100% |
| Zoning | 100% |
| Special Event and Facility Services | 86% |
| Parks/Recreation Services | 86% |
| Streamlined Permitting Process | 83% |
| Marketing for Businesses, Business Area, Downtown, etc. | 83% |
| Historic Preservation | 71% |
| Location Demographic and/or Other Data Provisions | 67% |
| Advanced Telecommunications Provisions | 67% |
| Real Estate Development | 60% |
| Arts/Cultural Services | 57% |
| Community Center Operations | 57% |
| Streamlined Business Licensing | 50% |
Tools used to promote economic development*
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Tools |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Community Economic Revitalization Board | 86% |
| Community Development Block Grant | 86% |
| Special Assessment District/LIDs | 67% |
| Public Works Trust Fund Low Interest Loans | 67% |
| Rural/Distress County Sales Tax | 50% |
Major city barriers to economic development*
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Barriers |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Cost of Land | 71% |
| Lack of Skilled City Economic Development Staff | 67% |
| Federal/State Mandates | 60% |
| Availability of Commercial/Industrial Land | 57% |
| Limited Number of Major Employers | 57% |
| Access to Technical Expertise | 57% |
| High Cost of Residential Housing | 57% |
Infrastructure improvement and expansion needs that are barriers to economic development
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Industry Area |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Stormwater | 43% |
| Streets | 43% |
| Sidewalks | 29% |
| Sewer | 14% |
| Water Availability/Quality | 0% |
| Advanced Telecommunications | 0% |
| Bridges | 0% |
* Items noted were indicated by 50% or more of cities within the city cluster
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