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City unveils draft economic development strategy focused on inclusive growth, small business support and neighborhood investments
Summary
City staff presented a final draft economic development strategy that sets four goals — accessible quality jobs, wealth creation for historically marginalized communities, innovation and entrepreneurship, and neighborhood commercial investment — and proposed early implementation funding over five years.
City staff presented a draft economic development strategy to the Vancouver City Council that aims to marry job growth with equity and neighborhood investment, and sought council feedback on goals and early implementation priorities.
Patrick (staff presenter) told council the draft is the city’s first comprehensive economic development strategy and reflects work with consultant Eco Northwest, community stakeholders and a national thought‑leader panel. "This strategy is ambitious," the presenter said, adding that implementation will require both existing and new resources.
The nut graf: The strategy includes four goals with…
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