City of Evanston Strategic Plan

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Economic Viability

Economics Vision

Evanston will have a viable, renewable economic engine which can support the needs and enhance the lifestyles of those living and working in the community.

Goal #1 Create and implement a comprehensive economic development strategy, which results in a vibrant and diverse economy for the City of Evanston.

Objectives:

A. Create an economic development plan which includes strategies and policies that are futuristic and conscientious of our heritage for:

• Downtown development
• Neighborhood development
• Business retention
• Business attraction
• Creative class (entrepreneurial, technological, artistic) attraction
• Citywide technological and communication needs

B. Review the zoning and preservation ordinances in context of new economic development plan.