Economic Development Plan
City of Burlington

Community and Economic Development Office
City of Burlington
2005

Table of Contents

Introduction
General Policies and Principles
    Burlington as a Successful “Third Tier City”
    The Four E’s: Economy, Environment, Equity and Education
    What Businesses Want
    Partners
    Regional Economic Plan
    General Discussion: Development Constraints & Opportunities
General Economic Data and Trends
    Labor Force and Unemployment
    Job Growth
    Commuting
    Employment by Industry and by Gender
    Employment by Company Size
Our Commercial Neighborhoods
    Downtown, the Central Business District
    The Waterfront
Waterfront: Programs & Strategies
    South End Arts & Business District
    Targeted Neighborhoods: North Street and North Winooski Avenue Commercial Corridors, The Intervale, and The New North End Marketplace
Creating Opportunities: Priorities and Strategies
    Financing and Technical Assistance to Small Businesses
    Brownfield Redevelopment
    Creative Economy - Cultural Activities
    Technology
    Other Targeted Industries
    Livable Jobs
    Childcare
    Transportation
    Educational Institutions and Workforce Training
    Equal Opportunity
Appendix
    Retail Feasibility Study
    Community Profile

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