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Downtown strategic plan recommends quick wins and long-term projects after community outreach
Summary
Economic Action Group and city staff presented a downtown strategic plan funded with city, JobsOhio and foundation support; recommendations include calendars, an ambassador program, parking signage, marketing and longer-term redevelopment actions.
At a Feb. 10 committee meeting, the Economic Action Group presented a downtown strategic plan that pairs short-term, low-cost improvements with longer-term redevelopment recommendations based on extensive community engagement.
Dan Creason of the Economic Action Group said the city's $25,000 planning allocation was leveraged to about $200,000 through additional grants and foundation support, including a JobsOhio planning grant and funds from the Youngstown…
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