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Economic development staff summarize AAED forum: YIMBY outreach, EPA brownfields interest and airport strategies

Kingman City Parks & Recreation Commission · October 29, 2025

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Staff who attended the Arizona Association of Economic Development fall forum reported on sessions about YIMBY outreach strategies, EPA Brownfields and state resources expressing interest in local projects, and airport-focused economic development case studies. Staff said contacts were made with BNSF, ADOT and EPA officials and that several local

Staff updated the commission on takeaways from the Arizona Association of Economic Development (AAED) fall forum.

The staff presenter described sessions on "YIMBY" ("Yes In My Back Yard") approaches to building trust and public engagement before proposing development, and emphasized that the approach helps communities discuss growth benefits. Staff said they met with BNSF and received updates on the Winslow connection to the I‑40 Trade Port corridor and reported EPA and ADOT interest in local brownfields and redevelopment opportunities (hotel site, industrial park landfill). They said several EPA Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments are under way for local sites.

Attendees also described airport economic development case studies; staff said the session showed how airports can drive local economic growth and cited examples from Mesa Gateway and Safford airports. The presenter said outdoor-recreation and trails-based economic development sessions reinforced that Kingman is competitive with similarly sized regional destinations. Staff recommended continued stakeholder engagement and follow-up meetings with federal and state agencies to pursue technical assistance and funding where appropriate.