Oakdale Economic Development Strategy
850+
Jobs Created
18%
Tax Base Growth
3
Major Projects
94%
Community Support
The Challenge
Oakdale was caught between two futures. Located on the growth edge of a major metro area, the city faced pressure to accept any development that came along. But residents valued the community's character and worried that unplanned growth would transform their town into generic sprawl. The city needed a strategy to grow intentionally.
Our Approach
Analyzed regional growth patterns and identified Oakdale's competitive position
Mapped existing assets including infrastructure capacity, land availability, and workforce characteristics
Conducted community visioning process to understand acceptable growth types
Identified target industries aligned with both growth potential and community values
Developed incentive framework with clear criteria and performance requirements
Created implementation roadmap with specific milestones and responsible parties
Results
850+
Jobs Created
New jobs in target industries over implementation period
18%
Tax Base Growth
Increase in assessed value without residential property tax increases
3
Major Projects
Major development projects secured using strategy framework
94%
Community Support
Resident approval rating for development direction
"They understand the political realities we face. Every recommendation was designed to survive council votes and budget cycles."
James Chen
City Manager, Oakdale
Deliverables
Ready to Build
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