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City eyes Urban3 revenue mapping after Strong Towns conference
Summary
Commissioners received an update on follow‑up work with Urban3 after a Strong Towns conference; city staff said a proposal is being scoped to analyze revenue, expenses and neighborhood contributions, with the goal of informing long‑term planning.
The commission received a brief update on a Strong Towns presentation and follow‑up conversations with Urban3, a firm that models revenue and expense relationships across property types. City staff said Urban3 is preparing a proposal to map Panama City's revenue and the distribution of service costs across neighborhoods.
Commissioner Lucas said the presentation raised questions about how the city's growth pattern affects the cost of services, especially between Panama City proper and Panama City North. Mayor Branch and staff said they expect a proposal soon and plan to bring it before the commission for approval if it fits the city's priorities.
The manager noted that Urban3's work could inform strategic agenda items going forward and that staff will seek to align future agendas with the city's strategic plan so studies are implemented and followed through.
