Goal: Grow our economic strength through developing and sustaining a skilled workforce, adaptable work areas, supportive infrastructure, a culture of innovation, and engaged communities.
①Expand workforce development
Expand workforce development to grow and attract a skilled and varied workforce.
Priority: Moderate
Initial County Action: Support of existing workforce programs.
Who and How
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| CC Interm Unit |
②Create a redevelopment program
Create a countywide redevelopment program to revitalize underutilized properties.
Priority: High
Initial County Action: Preparation of inventory and technical assistance for redevelopment.
Who and How
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③Support flexible zoning
Support flexible and appropriate zoning regulations to accommodate a range of development opportunities.
Priority: High
Initial County Action: Guidance and support on flexible zoning options in commercial areas.
Who and How
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| Developers |
④Retain and expand existing businesses
Retain and expand existing businesses through greater coordination and outreach.
Priority: High
Initial County Action: Support of Chester County Economic Development Council efforts.
Who and How
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⑤Market the county's location and amenities
Market the county's location and amenities for business and employee attraction and retention.
Priority: Moderate
Initial County Action: Support of Chester County Economic Development Council and Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau efforts.
Who and How
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| Chambers of Com |
⑥Create and grow businesses
Create and grow businesses by promoting an innovation culture and technology advancements.
Priority: Moderate
Initial County Action: Support of Chester County Economic Development Council efforts.
Who and How
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⑦Ensure economic development strategies remain responsive
Ensure economic development strategies remain responsive to changing conditions through periodic reassessments of and updates to VISTA 2025.
Priority: Moderate
Initial County Action: Support of VISTA implementation and update.
Who and How
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| Businesses |
⑧Revitalize Urban Centers
Enhance revitalization efforts in the Urban Centers by promoting and supporting existing main streets and strategic infrastructure improvements.
Priority: Very High
Initial County Action: Analysis of possible revisions of the current Community Revitalization Program.
Who and How
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| DVRPC | ||||||
| CC Industrial Dev |
⑨Encourage Suburban Center investment
Encourage Suburban Center investment by increasing transportation amenities and creating an enhanced sense of place.
Priority: Moderate
Initial County Action: Coordination of investments by partners to support Suburban Center reinvention.
Who and How
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| PennDOT |
⑩Support agricultural economic development
Support agricultural economic development through the innovation and evolution of agricultural business operations.
Priority: High
Initial County Action: Continued support and programs by the ADC; investigation of agricultural economic development plan feasibility.
Who and How
| Education/ Advocacy |
Planning | Technical Assistance |
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| CC Econ Dev |