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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

110 GENERAL FUND
0233 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

and implement action plans identified

Objectives:
• Look at desirable businesses for development and redevelopment
opportunities as identified in the Redevelopment Plan done for SE Hurst ‡
• Develop and promote a Family Entertainment District when it becomes fully
occupied *
• Review, evaluate, and update wayfinding sign program to direct public to
identified entertainment destinations *
• Focus development efforts towards the successful Redevelopment of the 50
yard line and SE Hurst *
• Work closely with retail and real estate groups to determine who is in
expansion mode *
• Continue to build on strong working relationships with businesses by
counseling and offering resources ‡
• Market the City and HEB area at ICSC events and Expos at national, state and
regional levels *
• Use Business Leadership Luncheon series to train and educate Hurst
businesses ‡
• Develop and promote an incentivised commercial property enhancement
program ‡
• Offer a business friendly zoning, site plan and platting process that assures City
interests are considered in development in a timely manner ‡
• Continue marketing City and HEB area at specific events, with publication of
newsletters, web site updates and RRBG ‡
• Explore ways Police Dept. can assist with keeping the mall safe, vital and
community friendly ‡
• Use City website and hursted.com website to highlight the mall and new
stores ‡

* - Short Term (0-3 years)
‡ - Long Term (10+ years)
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