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Consultants outline 'Ferguson Forward' plan; public engagement has reached nearly 1,000 residents
Summary
Fourth Economy presented Ferguson Forward, the township’s first economic development strategic master plan, saying the process has engaged about 919 residents and will produce draft strategies in November–December focused on inclusive growth, workforce connections, and place-making. Board members asked for more developer lists and engagement-hour details.
Consultants from Fourth Economy gave the Ferguson Township Board an update on the 'Ferguson Forward' economic development, growth and innovation strategic master plan during the regular meeting on October 20.
Nicole Mie Stilcke, a director at Fourth Economy, said the plan — the township’s first long-range economic development strategy — will establish a vision statement to guide inclusive and resilient growth. The team has integrated regional planning work and convened an active steering committee. Stilcke said the project moved…
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