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Consultants propose near‑term action plan to catalyze attainable housing, Main Street vitality and quality jobs
Summary
Consultants from Better City LLC told Oak Harbor councilmembers they shifted from a full strategic plan to a focused action plan that targets attainable housing, downtown Main Street activation and recruiting quality jobs tied to local talent over the next two to five years.
The consultant team from Better City LLC presented an economic development action plan focused on three near‑term priorities: attainable housing, Main Street vitality, and recruitment of quality jobs that match local assets.
The consultants said they pivoted from a longer, more expensive strategic‑plan approach to a smaller, implementation‑oriented plan driven by existing community planning and a steering committee. Their work identifies practical next steps to move from plan to on‑the‑ground projects over the next two to five years.
On housing, Better City emphasized that state growth obligations and affordability targets…
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