The Economic Development Department is responsible for providing services for business placement, retention, expansion, and recruitment while creating programs dedicated to the betterment of the community and workforce.
Quick Numbers
$1.7 billion U.S. dollars in Gross Regional Product
43% increase in grants revenue from 2017 to 2019
Physical Investment Goals
Preserve, celebrate, and enhance existing residential fabric
Create a great community crossroads and iconic Martin Luther King Jr. District Gateway
Redevelop Addison Plaza and grow around the Addison Road Metro
Develop the Arts, Culture, and Technology Village
Envision an interconnected network of sustainable community open spaces
Rethink Addison Road as a life-work corridor
Redevelop apartment complexes along Greig Street
Create transportation loop connecting the City to Metro stations
Collaborate with neighboring cities for shared sustainability and seamless connectivity