Agenda Packet 3-9-20 Work Session

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1.3.6 Develop a local market featuring neighborhood farmers and makers of hand-crafted goods 1.3.7 E-commerce and Technology: Foster entrepreneurship and support start-up companies, particularly in the e-commerce and technology sectors 1.3.8 Develop “co-work” spaces that create a sense of community among workers and entrepreneurs, including those in the tech sector 1.3.9 Connect neighborhoods to EUGNet fiber network for internet service. 1.4 Regulatory Environment: Ensure regulatory environment is supportive of economic development in line with neighborhood vision 1.4.1 Research how local permitting and regulatory processes work to encourage or discourage business activity. Address incongruities. 1.4.2 Develop a guiding plan for redevelopment of smaller commercial nodes that includes a strategy for encouraging the co-location of complementary businesses 1.4.3 Adjust land use regulations to encourage local community investments that produce employment opportunities recognizing the importance of living and working within the neighborhood 1.4.4 Reduce zoning barriers that preclude urban farmers from selling produce on-site Goal 2: Promote redevelopment that enhances the character of our neighborhood while increasing access to daily needs. 2.1 Vibrancy: incentivize and support redevelopment that fosters vibrancy 2.1.1 Inventory and map property available for redevelopment that can be re-zoned for mixed- use. 2.1.2 Utilize available funding and property tax breaks to incentivize mixed use development. 2.2 Small Business Development: Promote small business development that supports vibrant mixed use areas. 2.2.1 Identify funding sources (grants, loans, tax incentives) for targeted small business development 2.2.2 Continue communication, outreach and assistance to small business owners regarding funding opportunities. 2.2.3 Outreach to local small businesses to discuss market analysis and neighborhood business opportunities. CC Agenda - Page 10