Strong Cities, Strong State— Economic Development in Washington Cities and Towns
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Almira, Asotin, Bridgeport, Clarkston, College Place, Creston, Cusick, Dayton, Elmer City, Endicott, Farmington, Garfield, George, Hamilton, Harrington, Hartline, Hatton, Hoquiam, Ione, Kettle Falls, Kittitas, LaCrosse, Lamont, Lyman, Malden, Mansfield, Marcus, Mattawa, McCleary, Metaline, Nespelem, Northport, Oakesdale, Oakville, Odessa, Palouse, Pe Ell, Pomeroy, Riverside, Rosalia, Royal City, Soap Lake, South Bend, Sprague, Starbuck, Tekoa, Vader, Waitsburg, Warden, Washtucna, Waterville, Wilbur, Wilson Creek, Winlock |
Size: Growth:
Fiscal:
For more information about cluster size, growth and fiscal condition, visit 2005 cluster profile. |
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: 5%
Year city began to fund department or staff member: No information provided
Number of FTE designated for economic development purposes: No information provided
Percent of cities with a written economic development plan: 11%
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 | 63% |
| Residential (commuters) | 42% |
| Tourism/Hospitality | 37% |
| Warehousing/Distribution | 16% |
| Agricultural | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Institutional | 5% |
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Technology/Telecommunications |
5% |
Major city economic development strategies*
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Strategies |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Quality of Life Improvements | 80% |
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Infrastructure Improvements |
58% |
City services used to promote economic development*
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Services |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Infrastructure | 100% |
| Zoning | 88% |
| Parks/Recreation Services | 73% |
| Advanced Telecommunications Provisions | 64% |
| Historic Preservation | 63% |
| Special Event and Facility Services | 57% |
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Real Estate Development |
54% |
Tools used to promote economic development*
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Tools |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Community Development Block Grant | 67% |
| Community Economic Revitalization Board | 54% |
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Public Works Trust Fund Low Interest Loans |
53% |
Major city barriers to economic development*
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Barriers |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Limited Number of Major Employers | 87% |
| Availability of Commercial/Industrial Land | 80% |
| Distance from Major Markets | 75% |
| Lack of Commercial Office/Building Availability | 69% |
| Lack of Skilled City Economic Development Staff | 58% |
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Comments made under “other”: |
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Infrastructure improvement and expansion needs that are barriers to economic development
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Industry Area |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Sidewalks | 38% |
| Advanced Telecommunications | 29% |
| Streets | 25% |
| Sewer | 20% |
| Water Availability/Quality | 19% |
| Bridges | 14% |
| Stormwater | 8% |
| Other | 0% |
* Items noted were indicated by 50% or more of cities within the city cluster
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