What We Look To Achieve

Goals, Strategies, and Metrics

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The IMAGINE Berks planning team gathered valuable insights and feedback from the community members and reviewed this information in conjunction with quantitative data to form a comprehensive understanding of Berks County’s economy – both its current state and future outlook. The planning team used this information to assess the community’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities. Based on this analysis, six focus areas were identified:

For each of these focus areas, the project team prioritized goals and strategies based on their potential impact on economic development and feasibility for implementation. Metric were assigned to each focus area to track the progress of implementation. and overall state of the economy over the course of this 5 year plan.

Fostering Collaboration

IMAGINE Berks was more than a planning process...

It continues as an opportunity for the community to direct actions to realize our vision of Berks County as a place where all residents and businesses can thrive, entrepreneurship and innovation flourish, and the region’s diversity is celebrated and supported, enabling all Berks County residents to prosper. Sure, the result of the work was an Economic Development Action Plan, but that was just the first milestone. From there we are investing time and resources into implementing the plan with our community partners. This website is an evolving resource to share information about the plan and its goals. We hope that you stay up to date as we implement the strategies — let’s imagine and build a better Berks County.
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Business & Industry Growth

Focus

Goal: Encourage industrial and commercial redevelopment

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Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Focus

Goal: Support small businesses and encourage the entrepreneurship to enable the creation of high-growth ventures, main street amenities, and wealth-building for residents

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Talent & Economic Mobility

Focus

Goal: Invest in Berks County’s greatest asset – its people – by supporting structures to connect residents to opportunity jobs so that they may more fully contribute to and benefit from the Berks County economy

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Placemaking

Focus

Goal: Invest in and highlight community assets that provide access to a variety of arts, culture, greenspace, and recreation opportunities for all residents

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Infrastructure & Land Use

Focus

Goal: Support land development that increases the tax base in Berks County

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Housing

Focus

Goal: Address the county’s needs for new housing and redeveloped housing that is accessible and attainable

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It continues as an opportunity for the community to direct actions to realize our vision of Berks County as a place where all residents and businesses can thrive, entrepreneurship and innovation flourish, and the region’s diversity is celebrated and supported, enabling all Berks County residents to prosper. Sure, the result of the work was an Economic Development Action Plan, but that was just the first milestone. From there we are investing time and resources into implementing the plan with our community partners. This website is an evolving resource to share information about the plan and its goals. We hope that you stay up to date as we implement the strategies — let’s imagine and build a better Berks County.
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As we continue to implement the Economic Development Action Plan, we recognize that it is an ongoing process that requires active engagement from the community. We believe that the residents of Berks County hold invaluable insights and perspectives that can contribute to the success of our vision. Through this website, we aim to create an inclusive platform where information about the plan and its goals can be easily accessed and shared. We want to keep you informed about the progress we are making, the initiatives we are undertaking, and the impact we are having on the community. We invite you to explore the website regularly and stay up to date with the latest updates and developments. By doing so, you can actively participate in the realization of our shared vision for a better Berks County. We encourage you to provide feedback, share ideas, and engage in constructive discussions. Together, we can imagine and build a community where everyone can thrive, where entrepreneurship and innovation flourish, and where the diversity of our region is celebrated and supported. We believe that by harnessing the collective power of our community, we can overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and create a prosperous and inclusive future for Berks County. Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to building a better tomorrow.
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