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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEconomy Action Steps Adjustedul-lotwo NOMMLaura Bruce Megan Andrew Shawn Josh Mazahir Enhance access to affordable childcare for all populations through innovative partnerships with higher education, non FY23-25 0 0 0 0 profits, and the business community. Substaintial Progress/Completed Utilizing American Rescue Act Funds, execute on recommendations in the Inclusive Economic Development Plan with a particular focus on actions that build long-term FY23-25 0 0 0 0 0 support and wealth -building opportunities for systemically marginalized populations. Substaintial Progress/Completed Partner with Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City Community School District, Iowa Labor Center, local trades, businesses and other stakeholders to provide meaningful FY23-28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 career development opportunities, pre -apprenticeship, and apprentice programs. Substaintial Progress/Completed With stakeholders, work to increase small business technical assistance opportunities to diverse populations to aid in the creation, success, and growth of home-grown FY24-28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 businesses. Underway Create flexible incentives to support the top goals of Iowa City's Self -Supporting Municipal Improvement Districts, Greater Iowa City, Inc. Strategic investment Districts and FY25-28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 other commercial nodes, including attaining a desired business mix that serves the surrounding neighborhood. Underway Develop a riverfront master plan in cooperation with the University of Iowa, Think Iowa City, and other stakeholders. FY27-28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Underway Post acquisition of 21 S. Linn, transparently pursue a public - private partnership that results in redevelopment that is in the best long-term interest of the community and provides FY24-FY28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 strong financial return on the City's investment in the property. Underway Continue to work to diversify and strengthen our overall economy and tax base through work with existing companies, such as P&G and ACT, while cultivating FY25-28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 opportunities for new businesses to expand in Iowa City Underway Develop targeted marketing to promote Iowa City as a unique and attractive place to do business. FY27-28 ::1 0