The City Council of College Station met on September 12, 2013 to discuss the city's economic development strategic initiative and comprehensive plan. The meeting covered analyzing market trends and public input across seven sectors to establish goals and strategies to support a diverse, growing economy through initiatives in retail, technology, health and wellness, and entertainment. The economic development plan was developed over several months with opportunities for public feedback and input from city leadership, and was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

1. City of College Station
City Council
September 12, 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
◦ P&Z Commission Workshop Item
 July 25
◦ City Council Workshop Item
 September 5
◦ P&Z Commission Unanimous Recommendation for Approval
 September 12
◦ City Council Public Hearing and Final Action