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