STRATEGIC THEME 3 | Economic Development Build vibrant and prosperous communities by providing supports to our partners to encourage economic development; and to our stakeholders to encourage community development. Key Outcomes: 3.a
Identify and lead opportunities with partner agencies to support economic development growth.
3.b
Work with non-profits to build communities of choice.
3.c
Develop greater flexibility in land use for economic development benefits.
3.d
Consolidate and upgrade internal technology services to streamline and improve citizen services.
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Administration Activities
Planned Actions for Delivery
Project Lead
Timeline
Review and update the County’s Growth and Economic Development Plan (GEDP).
a. Re-define roles of the County and partner agencies in Economic Development (ED).
Director of Planning & Development
Fall 2022
b. Provide ED orientation to Council and senior management with overview of the current GEDP.
Director of Planning & Development
Fall 2022
c. Align the GEDP and County Planning Framework to encourage flexibility of lot sizes, and appropriate use of topography; remove ambiguity in language.
Director of Planning & Development
Summer 2025
d. Develop a program to promote tax advantages of development within the County, aligning with the GEDP and MDP.
Director of Planning & Development
Fall 2023
e. Update marketing materials and County’s public information databases (Middle of Everywhere; availability of infra, utilities, amenities, etc.).
Director of Planning & Development
Fall 2022
f. Develop staff orientation materials regarding the County’s role in ED. Every employee is the County’s ED ambassador.
Director of Planning & Development
Winter 2023
a. Identify opportunities for regional partnerships through ongoing inter-municipal engagements.
Director of Planning & Development
December 2022
b. Evaluate impacts and identify opportunities through Intermunicipal Development Plans (IMDPs) and intermunicipal cooperation.
Director of Planning & Development
Summer 2023
Review GEDP for synergies with the Regional Economic Development Strategy.
County of Grande Prairie Business Plan
