The Atlanta Regional Commission is seeking public input to help shape a major update to the Atlanta Region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS.
The public outreach effort will include a project specific website, online survey, a series of public meetings, and a contest to name the planning initiative. Visit atlantaregionalceds2022.org to learn more.
ARC, which serves as the federally designated Economic Development District for the 11-county Atlanta region, is charged with updating metro Atlanta’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy every five years.
The 2022 update will provide a roadmap for regional stakeholders to work together in creating economic prosperity with an emphasis on equity, resiliency, and addressing the needs of the region’s underserved communities.
This year’s CEDS update will build on ARC’s past economic development planning work, which led to the creation of several key initiatives, including:
- The Atlanta Regional Marketing Alliance, which convenes the region’s economic development organizations to promote metro Atlanta as a top destination for businesses looking to move or expand.
- The Metro Atlanta Housing Strategy, which helps local governments identify effective approaches to increase housing affordability and stability.
- Learn4Life (L4L), a collaborative effort of local school districts, communities, businesses, and nonprofits that uses data to identify best practices to improve educational outcomes.
As ARC develops the groundwork for the plan, we need a plan name that will motivate and inspire people from all over the region. HELP US NAME OUR NEXT REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN! Visit our website (atlantaregionalceds2022.org) to enter your name ideas!
Source Webpage: https://atlantaregional.org/news/press-releases/arc-seeks-input-on-update-to-regions-comprehensive-economic-development-strategy/