A draft of the WestCOG Region’s first Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is now available for public comment. Continue reading Public Comment Requested on Draft CEDS
Tag Archives: Economic Development
Economic Development Project Solicitation
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Region is taking shape, and the economic development project solicitation has begun. We are asking for contributions to an important part of the process: identifying projects that will enhance economic development for the Region. Continue reading Economic Development Project Solicitation
Economic Focus Groups
WestCOG is holding Focus Groups to hear from business owners and stakeholders in the region about the strengths and weaknesses they see in the region’s economy. They are particularly interested in the barriers businesses in the region face. What is holding businesses back? What can be improved to help businesses?
Business Survey Launched
WestCOG is preparing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that will guide our region’s economic development efforts over the next five years. Input from the region’s business community and other interested stakeholders is an essential part of creating the plan. This business survey is one tool to gather that input. Continue reading Business Survey Launched
AccessWesternCT Launches
The Western Connecticut Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) announces the launch of a new web site that promotes the Greater Danbury region’s attributes, resources and advantages for businesses looking to expand in or relocate to the region.
Housing
Housing
Housing Reports by the Partnership for Strong Communities, 2018
Regional Housing Market Assessment – Greater Danbury, 2009
This substantial research and narrative report provides each community with fresh perspective on its affordable housing needs. A housing database for use in grant applications has been prepared, innovations within the Region and beyond are summarized, and recommendations are made for municipal plans of development.
CEDS
CEDS
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) contributes to effective economic development in the region and its communities through a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process.
Western Connecticut Economic Development Plan: A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, 2017
Created in collaboration with the Region’s private sector and public input, this CEDS was prepared to meet State and federal planning requirements for economic development grants. It also serves as a refreshed regional data base for municipal marketing and economic development efforts. It was adopted by the COG Council on October 5, 2017. State approval was received on December 12, 2017. Federal approval was received on March 14, 2018.
Adopted CEDS
Appendix A: Data
Appendix B: Public Participation
Western CT Economic Advisory Group
WestCOG has worked to create a new unified CEDS for our new unified region. Per EDA requirements, WestCOG has called together stakeholders to create the Western CT Economic Advisory Group.