Title
Economic Development/ Olympia Strong Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a Committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss the public input received so far for Olympia Strong: A Roadmap for Economic Resiliency.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss the public input received so far for Olympia Strong: A Roadmap for Economic Resiliency
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Strategic Projects Manager, Economic Development, Office of Community Vitality, 360.280.8947
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler, Strategic Projects Manager
Shawnna Gan-Mershon, Public Engagement Intern, Economic Development
Background and Analysis:
In July, the City kicked off a public process for Olympia Strong: A Roadmap for Economic Resiliency. Olympia Strong will identify a long-term strategic framework and specific actions the City of Olympia and partners can take to achieve community-defined economic goals. The aim is to help Olympia residents, businesses, the broader community and City organization weather challenging times and thrive.
At the meeting staff will provide an overview of public feedback received so far from:
* An online survey launched July 12-August 16
* Around-the-Town Interviews conducted July 27-September 10
* 25 community interviews
Approximately 500 people responded to the online survey. An initial report is attached. Staff has completed additional analysis of the results to be provided at the meeting.
Olympia Strong will inform an update to the Economy chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. It will also identify specific actions and a strategic framework to inform the work of the Office of Community Vitality's Economic Development Department. The final plan is expected to be complete in Spring/Summer of 2023. A timeline is attached.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The initial online community survey report is attached.
Options:
1. Receive the briefing.
2. Do not receive the briefing.
3. Receive the briefing at another time.
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