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2007 City Council Update. 2005-2010 Economic Development Strategy. City Council ED Committee. “CHAIR”. Neal Andrews. Ed Summers. Bill Fulton. Objectives. High Value, High Wage Jobs Diversify Local Economy Increase Tax Base Continue Prosperity. A FOCUSED STRATEGY
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2007 City Council Update 2005-2010 Economic Development Strategy
City Council ED Committee “CHAIR” Neal Andrews Ed Summers Bill Fulton
Objectives High Value, High Wage Jobs Diversify Local Economy Increase Tax Base Continue Prosperity
A FOCUSED STRATEGY A five-year work program with accountability and tangible results ADOPTED APRIL 2005
Focus Areas Auto Center McGrath Property Westside Upper North Ave. Downtown The Future
Auto Center Enhance revenue and maintain parity. Create a regional retail destination.
Auto Center: Status Report FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 • Jaguar/Land Rover • Bunnin GMC/Buick/Pontiac • Banner Program • Olivas Park Drive Extension • Big Sign • Employee Parking • Retailers
Auto Center Big Sign Toyota Expansion Employee Parking Camping World Retail Olivas Park Drive
McGrath Property Site development Value added industry, mixed-use, etc.
McGrath Property: Status Report FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 • Development Team • Preliminary Planning • Specific Plan/Guidelines • Annexation • Business Attraction
Westside Revitalization tools Development opportunities
Westside: Status Report FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 • Westside ED Strategy • Redevelopment? • Community Plan
Upper North Avenue Brooks Institute expansion Employment village
Upper North Avenue: Status Report FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 • Complete ED Strategy • Private Charette • Redevelopment? • Community Plan • Annexation
Village at Crooked Palm • Brooks Expansion – 320,000 sf • Village Center – Boutique Hotel, Theater, Commercial • Santa Ventura Studio • Hollywood West – 320 Condos, 80 single family homes • USA Petroleum – 350 residential units
Downtown Economic vitality Vibrant 24/7 downtown
Downtown: Status Report FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 • Parking Management Plan • Facilitate Projects • WAV • B of A, 42 Chestnut • Cultural Village • Freeway Cap/Pierside Plaza • Downtown Ventura Org. • Retail/Office Strategy • Wi-Fi
‘The Future’ Prepare for the New Economy Continued Prosperity
‘The Future’: Status Report FY 2006-07 FY 2007-08 • High-Tech Cluster Development • Job Investment Fund (JIF) • Business Incubator • Citywide Retail • Pacific View Mall - North • Site Selector Website • Job Investment Fund (JIF) • Business Incubator
Our sleeves are rolled: On to FY 2007 - 2008