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Goals 2007 for the Office of Community Development


• Attract new developers to undertake Economic Development projects that help in creating 200 new jobs in the City.

• Instigate the development of 100 more market rate housing units.

• Continue to explore sources of funding that will allow the City to expeditiously eliminate Slum and Blight and develop mixed income housing throughout the City.

• Create an Entertainment Overlay District to revitalize the Downtown and encourage the development of family type restaurants and retail establishments that encourage people to visit the City.

• Create a redevelopment plan for the riverfront area.