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The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
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City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: The Council President
At the request of: The Administration (Baltimore Development Corporation)
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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The Baltimore City Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy - Baltimore Together: A Platform for Inclusive Prosperity
For the purpose of adopting Baltimore City’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, “Baltimore Together: A Platform for Inclusive Prosperity”; and providing for a special effective date.
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Whereas, a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (“CEDS”) is a strategy-driven plan for regional economic development necessary to qualify for assistance from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, a bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce (“EDA”), and a prerequisite for designation by the EDA as an Economic Development District.
Whereas, the Baltimore Development Corporation, charged with developing Baltimore’s newest CEDS, began its work in 2019 gathering insights, feedback, and recommendations from over 300 diverse voices representing business, government, and community.
Whereas, Baltimore Together: A Platform for Inclusive Prosperity is the final strategic plan created with a common vision of inclusive economic growth, with specific goals, actions, and accountability measures is now presented as Baltimore City’s CEDS for the next 5 years.
Whereas, Baltimore Together is aligned with the Mayor’s and City Council’s p...
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