This December 2018 discussion draft, produced by Community Attributes Inc. for the Port of Seattle, evaluates the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Program, which supports economic development initiatives in communities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including the cities of Des Moines, Renton, and Sammamish. The report examines retail trade areas and local development opportunities as part of the Port's broader effort to partner with neighboring jurisdictions on economic growth strategies. It represents an early-stage working document intended to guide further discussion and decision-making.Open full document
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Discussion draft of the Economic Development Partnership Program (EDP) Evaluation prepared by Community Attributes Inc. for Port Of Seattle, dated December 3, 2018. The report examines the EDP grant program and includes case studies of partner cities including Des Moines, Renton, and Sammamish, Washington. Prepared by Chris Mefford (President & CEO), Project Manager Madalina Calen, and analysts Michaela Jellicoe, Maureen McLennon, and Bryan Lobel at Community Attributes Inc., 500 Union Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98101.