1.0 To Increase the Area’s Economic Base


Aim 1.1 To expand the industrial base and employment opportunities


Goal 1 Provide fully developed land and infrastructure improvements for Cedar Falls’ businesses to expand


Goal 2 Develop a detailed plan and policy that encourages new and existing business and industry to thrive


Aim 1.2 To expand the commercial base and employment opportunities


Goal 1 Implement projects from Downtown Cedar Falls 2020 Plan Goal 2 Implement projects from the College Hill Partnership


Goal 3 Focus on specific geographical areas for development while managing and minimizing sprawl demands.


Goal 4 Nurture intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship


Aim 1.3 To encourage housing opportunities for all family circumstances


Goal 1 Identify and address City and State regulations that optimize development and construction of new homes


Goal 2 Maintain necessary builder/developer support to construct housing based on current and projected needs


Goal 3 Promote housing improvements/new growth in existing neighborhoods already containing basic infrastructure


Aim 1.4 To increase the economic impact of tourism


Goal 1 Increase the number of visitors to Cedar Falls and the metropolitan area, increase the length of stay and provide consumers a convenient way to obtain more information about the area and specific tourism businesses


Aim 1.5: To foster innovative economic development programs


Goal 1 Market the Cedar Valley as the best choice for business, support technology, skilled employees and adopt the most innovative, cost-effective business practices


2020 Community-Wide Vision and Strategic Plan


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