Economic Development Program

Our Economic Development Program helps define a business climate that supports community well-being through business success. 

Objectives:

• Improve the climate for doing business in Northampton.

• Create a more business-friendly voice in city government.

• Expand the commercial base in Northampton.

• Connect Northampton’s economic development priorities to regional initiatives.

2007 Results:

• Significantly influenced the quality of the Sustainable Northampton Plan and the strength of its economic development priorities.

• Successfully influenced clearer and more reasonable language for Northampton’s proposed wetlands ordinance.

• Worked to create a new Fairgrounds Redevelopment Corporation that is responsible for planning, funding, and construction of the 3-County Fairgrounds redevelopment.

2006 Results:

• Prevented significant construction delays for renovation projects by helping to redraft a Demolition Review Ordinance proposed by Northampton’s Historical Commission.

• Completed a market feasibility study to demonstrate the potential for the redevelopment of the 3-County Fairgrounds as a year-round exhibition center.

• Advocated for a land use plan for Northampton’s Meadows that will allow more flexibility for future developments at the airport, fairgrounds and business districts.

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