1. City of College Station
City Council Workshop
July 25, 2013

2.  City Council Strategic Initiative
◦ Diverse Growing Economy
◦ FY2012 Budget Item
 College Station Comprehensive Plan
◦ Chapter 4 – Economic Development
◦ Established a broad context
◦ Identified preliminary Goals, Strategies,
and Actions
 Economic Development Program Area

3.  Area Economics and Demographics
 Seven Market Analyses
◦ Retail and Commercial
◦ Office and Industrial
◦ Health and Wellness
◦ Technology
◦ Hospitality and Entertainment
◦ Government and Higher Education
◦ Construction and Development

4.  Industry Trends
 Public Input
◦ Business Survey
◦ Individual Interviews and Focus Groups
◦ Mayoral and City Council Interviews
 Incentive Program
 Existing Structure, Efforts, and Partnerships
 Entertainment Districts Evaluation
 Redevelopment Area Evaluation

5.  Sustain and Enhance High Quality of Life
 Support and Partner with Texas A&M University & System
 Support Retail Development

6.  Support and Stimulate Biotechnology Research &
Advanced Manufacturing
 Support and Stimulate Health & Wellness Market
 Support and Stimulate Sports, Entertainment, & Hospitality Market

7.  July 18
◦ Deliver Draft Phase Three Report
◦ Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop Item
 July 25
◦ City Council Workshop Item
 August 15
◦ Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing and Action
 August 22
◦ City Council Public Hearing and Final Action