Rough Draft of Section 2 - Economy
We are currently revinsing the Economy section of the plan. Please look over this section and give us your comments.
Increase employment opportunities, income, business success, and City revenues by supporting and promoting the City’s tourism base and other development and redevelopment opportunities.
A. Support and expand existing tourism-oriented destinations and related businesses.
B. Support business expansion and job opportunities related to the College of William & Mary.
C. Encourage other commercial and institutional development in order to expand the City’s economic base.
D. Identify areas suitable for infill development and redevelopment, and develop strategies to encourage such development and redevelopment.
E. Participate in efforts to advance regional tourism and economic development goals both within the Historic Triangle and the greater Hampton Road region.
F. Cooperate with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the College of William & Mary to coordinate their land use planning and economic development efforts with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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Monday, June 28, 2004 | Posted by Joe Hertzler
(2) Comments | Filed under City of Williamsburg
We should look for ways to attract businesses that would benefit from being close to W&M;. Not just businesses that will benefit from access to the student population, but businesses - like research firms - that benefit from the brain pool. National Center for State Courts seems to be a possible example. Why did they locate here? What benefits accrue to Williamsburg because they are here?
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