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(THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK) (THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK) ABSTRACT TITLE: MAPA Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy PROJECT COORDINATORS: Greg Youell, Executive Director Grant Anderson, Community/Economic Development Planner PLANNING AGENCY: Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP: MAPA EDD Strategy Committee OTHER STAFF ASSISTANCE: John Bair, Graphics Specialist Josh Corrigan, GIS Coordinator Lynn Dittmer, Community/Economic Development Manager Matt Roth, Community/Economic Development Planner SOURCE OF COPIES: Metropolitan Area Planning Agency 2222 Cuming Street Omaha, NE 68102 Phone: (402) 444-6866 Fax: (402) 951-6517 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mapacog.org DATE: Winter 2014 ABSTRACT: The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the MAPA Economic Development District presents an analysis of various economic trends in the area. Goals and strategies are developed based on that analysis and other available information. The goals and strategies will address the future development needs of the region. PRICE: $20.00- Bound paperback version $10.00- CD-ROM or DVD-ROM The MAPA CEDS can be downloaded electronically at http://www.mapacog.org/ceds-plan. (THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK) TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION I – THE MAPA ORGANIZATION & CEDS PROCESS A. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................2 B. Organization & Background of MAPA .................................................................................... 3 C. Political Geography of the MAPA Region .............................................................................. 6 D. CEDS Process ......................................................................................................................8 E. EDD Strategy Committee ......................................................................................................9 F. Civil Rights ..........................................................................................................................10 G. Economic Development Services of the MAPA Region ....................................................... 11 H. Economic Development Resources in the MAPA Region .................................................... 15 SECTION II – MAPA REGION DEMOGRAPHICS & STATISTICS A. Overview ............................................................................................................................. 21 B. Population ...........................................................................................................................21 C. Households .........................................................................................................................26 D. Education ............................................................................................................................ 27 E. Labor Force & Employment ................................................................................................. 29 F. Transportation ..................................................................................................................... 34 G. Utilities ................................................................................................................................39 H. Agriculture ...........................................................................................................................42 I. Natural Environment & Resources ...................................................................................... 44 SECTION III – ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS A. Overview ............................................................................................................................. 48 B. EDA Required Performance Measures................................................................................ 48 C. Economic Indicators ............................................................................................................ 49 Personal Income ........................................................................................................... 49 Household Income......................................................................................................... 51 Poverty ..........................................................................................................................53 Cost of Living ................................................................................................................. 54 Housing .........................................................................................................................55 Retail Sales ................................................................................................................... 59 D. Land Area & Land Use ........................................................................................................ 60 E. Key Business/Industry Clusters ........................................................................................... 63 F. Opportunities & Challenges ................................................................................................. 65 SECTION IV – REGIONAL ECONOMIC PRIORITIES A. CEDS Vision Statement ...................................................................................................... 69 B. Economic Development Goals & Strategies ........................................................................ 69 C. Programs & Projects ........................................................................................................... 73 SECTION V – CEDS PLAN OF ACTION A. Implementation Strategy ..................................................................................................... 82 B. Community & Private Sector Involvement ........................................................................... 83 C. Coordination with State Economic Development Priorities .................................................. 83 D. Plan Evaluation & Program Monitoring ................................................................................ 84 2014 CEDS i Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) SECTION VI – DISASTER & ECONOMIC RECOVERY & RESILIENCY STRATEGY A. Regional Recovery Strategy ................................................................................................ 86 TABLES 1. Economic Development Incentive Programs ....................................................................... 19 2. 2000 & 2010 Census Population Comparisons ................................................................... 21 3. 2000 & 2010 Census Population Comparisons for Cities and Villages ................................ 22 4. Incorporated/Unincorporated Population ............................................................................. 23 5. Population by Age Distribution ............................................................................................ 23 6. Population by Race ............................................................................................................. 25 7. 2010 Household Data .......................................................................................................... 26 8. Public/Private School Districts & Enrollment ........................................................................ 27 9. Post Secondary Education Institutions & Enrollment ........................................................... 28 10. Employment & Annual Wage ............................................................................................... 29 11. Jurisdictional Unemployment Rates .................................................................................... 29 12. Number of Business Establishments ................................................................................... 31 13. Top 50 MAPA Region Employers ........................................................................................ 31 14. Major Employers by County ................................................................................................ 32 15. Employment Distribution by Industry ................................................................................... 33 16. Mainline Length by Federal Functional Classification .......................................................... 34 17. Airport Facilities ................................................................................................................... 36 18. Commuter Means of Travel ................................................................................................. 37 19. Electric & Natural Gas Utility Providers................................................................................ 39 20. Average Retail Prices for Electrical Uses ............................................................................ 39 21. Municipal Waterworks Characteristics (cities +1,000 in population) ..................................... 40 22. Municipal Wastewater Treatment Characteristics (cities +1,000 in population) .................... 40 23. 2007 Agriculture Census Statistics ...................................................................................... 42 24. Major Agriculture-Related Employers .................................................................................. 43 25. Average Monthly Climate Data ............................................................................................ 44 26. Per Capita Income