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Council reviews draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy tied to EDA planning grant
Summary
City staff presented a draft economic development strategy funded by a U.S. Economic Development Administration planning grant; staff said adopting the strategy to federal criteria would make local projects eligible for certain EDA public works grants for about six years.
City staff presented a draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to the College Place City Council on June 10, 2025, explaining the plan is largely funded by a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) planning grant and is intended to align the city’s economic goals and capital projects with EDA eligibility criteria.
The draft includes foundational goals, action steps and visual materials prepared by the consultant Economic Growth Strategies; staff asked council members to review the language and…
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