Strong Cities, Strong State— Economic Development in Washington Cities and Towns
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Bainbridge Island, Black Diamond, Bonney Lake, Brier, Camas, Carnation, Covington, Des Moines, Duvall, Edgewood, Edmonds, Fircrest, Kenmore, La Center, Lake Forest Park, Lake Stevens, Maple Valley, Marysville, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Newcastle, Normandy Park, Sammamish, Shoreline, University Place, West Richland |
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: 33%
Year city began to fund department or staff member: 2005 to 2006
Number of FTE designated for economic development purposes: .5 to 1 FTE
Percent of cities with a written economic development plan: 43%
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): 83%
Focus of city economic development efforts
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Industry Area |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Retail/Service | 88% |
| Tourism/Hospitality | 31% |
| Institutional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Residential (commuters) | 19% |
| Technology/Telecommunications | 19% |
| Agricultural | 0% |
| Warehousing/Distribution | 0% |
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Comments made under “other” by one or more cities:
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Major city economic development strategies*
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Strategies |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Quality of Life Improvements | 100% |
| Infrastructure Improvements | 86% |
| Downtown Revitalization | 80% |
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Comments made under “other” by one or more cities:
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City services used to promote economic development*
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Services |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Infrastructure | 100% |
| Zoning | 100% |
| Parks/Recreation Services | 93% |
| Streamlined Permitting Process | 93% |
| Location Demographic and/or Other Data Provisions | 79% |
| Arts/Cultural Services | 73% |
| Community Center Operations | 73% |
| Streamlined Business Licensing | 73% |
| Historic Preservation | 73% |
| Special Event and Facility Services | 67% |
| Marketing for Businesses, Business Area, Downtown, etc. | 62% |
| Online Development Services | 60% |
| Real Estate Development | 53% |
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Comments made under “other” by one or more cities:
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Tools used to promote economic development*
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Tools |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Public Works Trust Fund Low Interest Loans |
71% |
| Planned Action Ordinance |
62% |
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Comments made under “other” by one or more
cities: |
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Major city barriers to economic development*
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Barriers |
% of Cities in Cluster |
| Limited Number of Major Employers | 93% |
| Availability of Commercial/Industrial Land | 71% |
| Cost of Land | 71% |
| Traffic Congestion | 64% |
| High Cost of Residential Housing | 62% |
| Lack of Flexibility of Local Taxing/Revenue Options | 58% |
| Lack of Commercial Office/Building Availability | 50% |
| Citizen Opposition | 50% |
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Comments made under “other” by one or more cities: Traffic congestion; Lack incentives for business relation; No financial incentives for business relocation; Sales tax; Retail sales tax only category that generates excess revenues; Lengthy federal permits |
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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 |
| Streets | 71% |
| Advanced Telecommunications | 36% |
| Sewer | 31% |
| Bridges | 29% |
| Sidewalks | 25% |
| Stormwater | 14% |
| Water Availability/Quality | 7% |
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Comments made under “other”: |
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* Items noted were indicated by 50% or more of cities within the city cluster
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