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Strategic plans report the results of a comprehensive long-range governmental planning process, and typically address major planning themes through vision statements, goals, and concrete action steps.
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Item Open Access 2008-09 comprehensive economic development strategy (2008)(Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, 2008-06) Mid-Columbia Economic Development District; Klickitat County (Wash.); Skamania County (Wash.); Hood River County (Or.); Wasco County (Or.); Sherman County (Or.)Vision: "To create a diversified economy that enhances the opportunity for employment for citizens of the region and increases the tax base for the counties and cities by working together in leadership, planning, and strategic investment while safeguarding the area's rural qualities, values, and natural resources." [From the document]Item Open Access Metro : 1999 employment density study and ZELDA frequently asked questions(Metro (Or.), 1999-04-06) Metro (Or.); Yee, Dennis[T]he Employment Density Study: update[s] and determine[s] current job density parameters; provide[s] current observed findings of FARs and building densities which could be used to populate ZELDA; offer[s] a basis or foundation from which policy officials can debate the implications of various policy choices and the expectations of future density pattern assumptions. [From the document]Item Open Access Metro : Economic report to the Metro Council (2002)(Metro (Or.), 2002-09) Metro (Or.)The basis for future land need and demand is derived from a regional forecast of employment and household change. The regional forecast is, in part, the supporting evidence for Metro's UGB decision which is due to be finalized in December 2002. [From the document]Item Open Access Metro : Metropolitan Portland mega trends 2005-2040 (2008)(Metro (Or.), 2008-10-08) Metro (Or.); Nelson, Arthur C.Challenge Ahead: business-as-usual rooted in the past; different realities: demographic, housing preference, increasing demand for "urbanity" especially in suburbs; energy constraints; global shifts in financial markets; new "business plan" is needed; Metro once again leading the nation. [From the document]Item Open Access Metro : regional economic model (1998)(Metro (Or.), 1998-05) Metro (Or.); Yee, DennisThis paper describes Metro’s regional model and presents the empirical estimates and some results from our study. It is shown that the Metro model contains reasonable parameter estimates and produces forecast estimates within tolerable limits. [From the document]Item Open Access Metro : The nature of 2040(Metro (Or.), 2005-11-17) Metro (Or.)The 2040 Growth Concept reflects the things the people who live here value most: access to nature; protecting habitats for wildlife and people; safe and stable neighborhoods; transportation choices; resources for future generations; a vibrant cultural economy. [From the document]Item Open Access Mid-Columbia Economic Development District : 2009-10 comprehensive economic development strategy (2009)(Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, 2009-06) Mid-Columbia Economic Development DistrictMCEDD looks to build more relationships with entrepreneurs in the region; to take advantage of the businesses already present in the region and work with them to improve their ability to prosper here. After severe economic downturns from the loss of timber industry and other natural resource-based jobs, MCEDD has concentrated on working with local governments and entrepreneurs to benefit our region’s economy together. The result: lower unemployment rates region wide, more jobs, and an improved quality of life. [From the document]Item Open Access Northwest Oregon : Regional economic development plan (2005)(Clackamas County (Or.), 2005-07-08) Northwest Oregon Regional Partnership; Columbia-Pacific Economic Development District of Oregon; Northwest Oregon Economic Alliance; Northwest Oregon Area Commission on Transportation; Northwest Oregon Workforce InvestmentThis document is intended to serve as the Comprehensive Economics Development Strategy (or CEDS) that is a required element of the federal Economic Development Administration regional economic development program. It also includes Oregon's 2005-2007 Regional Strategy, required for receipt of Oregon Lottery Regional and Rural Investment Funds. Since two sets of guidelines are involved, the Plan provides separate sections on each strategy.Item Open Access Port of Portland : Portland and Vancouver international and domestic trade capacity analysis (2006)(Port of Portland (Or.), 2006-09-26) Port of Portland (Or.); Port of Vancouver (Wa.); Oregon. Dept. of Transportation; Portland Development Commission; Metro (Or.)Purpose: determine the impact of increased international and domestic trade on the region's supply of and demand for trade support infrastructure (i.e., surface transportation and industrial land). Provide regional decision makers with technical information to support decisions regarding the management of the region's land supply and the identification [of] transportation priorities, particularly as it relates to international and domestic trade. [From the document]Item Open Access Port of Portland : Report on industrial lands focus groups(Port of Portland (Or.), 1998-07-15) Davis & Hibbitts, Inc.; Portland General Electric; Commercial Real Estate Economic Coalition; Columbia River Economic Development Council; Portland Development Commission; Oregon. Dept. of Economic Development; Port of Portland (Or.)Davis & Hibbitts, Inc. (DHI) is pleased to present a summary of key points based on focus group research conducted for a consortium of organizations working on a regional industrial lands strategy. The purpose of the research was to solicit opinions about industrial land availability and industry location considerations from six perspectives â geographic, warehousing/ distribution, business park/flex space, manufacturing, large campus industrial, and land use/environment/agriculture. This focus group research is part of a larger, broader effort to reach consensus on an industrial lands strategy for the region. The Port of Portland is leading this planning effort, along with the Oregon Economic Development Department, Portland Development Commission, Columbia River Economic Development Council, Commercial Real Estate Economic Coalition, Metro, and Portland General Electric. The full report presents in much more detail the key ideas and themes that emerged from the discussions which may be useful in deciding what additional research and planning needs to be done. Because this was a qualitative study, the information describes, rather than quantifies, the variety of views among focus group participants. [From the document]Item Open Access Port of Portland : Strategic plan (2007)(Port of Portland (Or.), 2007) Port of Portland (Or.)This strategic plan seeks to focus the Port’s energies on five strategic objectives. It explains the context in which the Port will operate during the next three to five years and the strategies that the Port will employ to reach its objectives. Associated with each strategic objective is a set of desired outcomes that serve as indicators of whether or not these objectives have been met. [From the document]Item Open Access Port of Portland : The economic impacts of the value added regional distribution industry in the Portland area (2003)(Port of Portland (Or.), 2003-10-23) Port of Portland (Or.); Martin AssociatesIn addition to the quantification of the economic impacts and the linkages to the local economic sectors, the scope of analysis also includes a narrative of the distribution industry serving the Portland region, as well as an identification of the key factors drawing distribution activity to the Portland region. [From the document]Item Open Access Port of Portland : The local and regional economic impacts of the Port of Portland, 2006 (2007)(Port of Portland (Or.), 2007-01-31) Martin Associates; Port of Portland (Or.)Economic activity due to the movement of marine cargo, air passengers and cargo and real estate activity at the Port’s industrial and business parks contributes to the local and regional economy by providing employment and income to individuals, taxes to state, county and local governments and revenue to local and national firms engaged in producing goods and services. [From the document]Item Open Access Port of Portland : Working harbor reinvestment strategy : Business interview results (2006)(Port of Portland (Or.), 2006-12) Port of Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland Development CommissionThe Working Harbor Reinvestment Strategy will be a 10-year program of coordinated public investments by the City of Portland, Portland Development Commission (PDC), and Port of Portland in the economic vitality of the harbor industrial districts.... It is being prepared as an economic development component of the River Plan North Reach. The River Plan is a comprehensive plan for the land along the Willamette River in Portland. [From the document]