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Consultants outline 5‑goal economic development plan for New Prague, emphasizing business support, redevelopment and a housing review
Summary
Consultants reviewing New Prague’s economic development plan presented five goals—business support, redevelopment, competitive positioning, housing support and resource development—and proposed strategies including site marketing, zoning review, business retention visits and exploring a revolving loan fund. The plan will be refined and returned to the EDA before council review.
Consultants leading a draft economic development strategic plan presented five goals to a joint New Prague City/EDA meeting and asked for feedback on strategies and priorities.
The consultant said the process began in June with a level‑setting meeting that examined trends, demographics and a SWOT tied to the city’s comprehensive plan update. “We started working on creating goals from that discussion, refining those goals, and starting to draft strategies,” the consultant said, presenting the plan’s five broad goals and proposed strategies.
Why it matters: The plan is framed as a 5–10 year road map to support local business growth, attract redevelopment investment in priority sites (including the downtown and the former flour mill), sharpen New Prague’s market positioning and evaluate housing needs to support local employers.
The draft goals…
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