Economic Development Authority projects
Housing
- The EDA reviews proposed residential developments and recommends the number of affordable units that should be included and how to maintain their long term affordability.
- EDA Commissioners receive updates at their monthly meetings on different housing developments around the city and projects/programs relating to affordable housing.
Economic Development
- The EDA makes recommendations to the city council regarding economic development needs, activities and projects..
Redevelopment
- The EDA works with the Planning Commission and City Council when redevelopment projects come forth to discuss the project and any public financing that may be necessary for the project.
Transit/Transportation
- The EDA monitors the Dial-a-Ride and Metro Transit bus services. They also make suggestions on how to improve and better market these transit programs.
- The EDA receives updates of the progress of the Southwest Corridor Light Rail project.
