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City of Des Moines Economic Development Presentation

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Port of Seattle
Highline Forum
Highline Forum 2015

This presentation from the City of Des Moines, Washington outlines the city's economic development context, noting its population of roughly 30,000 residents across 6.5 square miles and a median household income of $60,000. The city faces suburban challenges including transitioning toward more urbanized town centers and achieving fiscal self-sufficiency, complicated by the fact that 50% of its potential trade capture area lies underwater in Puget Sound. The city's strategy focuses on increasing overall economic demand rather than competing directly with neighboring communities.

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Presentation by the City of Des Moines, Washington on economic development context and strategy. Covers Des Moines suburban demographics: population approximately 30,000, 6.5 square miles, median household income $60,000. Discusses challenges of transitioning from suburban to urbanized platform, development of Town Centers, self-sufficiency, and the fact that 50% of Des Moines trade capture area is underwater (Puget Sound). Emphasizes increasing demand function and avoiding zero-sum competition with neighboring cities.

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