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Key Regional Projects Updated for 2023 in Regional Economic Development Strategy
April 5, 2023 – The Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) announces the completion of the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy update for 2023. The report, which MCEDD updates annually, provides a framework to support economic vitality for the Mid-Columbia region, which includes Klickitat and Skamania Counties in Washington and Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties in Oregon. The strategy includes analysis of regional economic data, establishes regional goals and strategies, develops an implementation plan, and identifies investment priorities and funding sources. Among the major updates for the 2023 CEDS was development of an updated regional project priority list. Project priority rankings for 2023 include the following: WASHINGTON Goldendale Energy Storage Project Port of Skamania’s Cascades Business Park Development City of Stevenson’s Cascade Ave Improvement Port of Klickitat’s Business Park Development at Dallesport Industrial Park and Bingen Point Business Park Skamania PUD’s Water System Upgrades for Carson’s Water Treatment and the Underwood Reservoir City of White Salmon’s Buck Creek Water Distribution Line Replacement Skamania County’s Wind River Road Stabilization Klickitat Valley Health Hospital District’s Building Addition City of Goldendale’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements City of North Bonneville’s Lift Station Replacement OREGON Port of Hood River Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge Replacement and the Port of Cascade Locks Bridge of the Gods Strengthening and Safety Improvements Housing: Development of the 780 Rand Road Housing Development project in Hood River, quantity and quality of the housing stock in Sherman County, understanding the affordable housing need and supporting community partners in opportunities to address it in Wasco County Columbia Gorge Childcare Center, led by Columbia Gorge Educational Service District Broadband: additional solar-powered trailers to extend wireless signals in Sherman County and Q-Life’s colocation facility in Wasco County City of Hood River’s Elevated Sewer Line Replacement Aviation Maintenance Training Hangar and Industrial Park Development at the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport City of Grass Valley’s Wastewater Project Port of Cascade Locks’ Business Park Infrastructure Development Port of Hood River’s Lot 1 Infrastructure Development City of Rufus’ Well #3 Feasibility Study and Upgrades The annual comprehensive economic development strategy update process draws on the cooperation between community partners and MCEDD staff to develop a cohesive regional document that supports the regional economy. It provides a mechanism for coordinating the economic development efforts of individuals, organizations, local governments, and private industry. Ultimately, the strategy process helps create jobs, fosters a more stable and diversified regional economy, and improves living conditions. The CEDS process is required for every region to qualify for federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) assistance under the EDA’s public works, economic adjustment, and most planning programs. It is also a prerequisite for EDA designation as an economic development district. For more information about the CEDS update process, or to view the 2023 MCEDD Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, visit https://www.mcedd.org/strategy/. [Continue Reading]- 1
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