Survey – Draft Economic Development Strategy
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Submissions are being accepted until Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Economic Development Strategy
The City of Richmond is developing a new Economic Development Strategy to help inform Richmond's economic direction over the next decade.
The Strategy is anticipated to help identify how the City and community partners can build on Richmond's strengths, respond to changing economic conditions, and support a resilient and prosperous community.
Work to date
After Council approved the development of a new Economic Development Strategy, significant work has taken place, including robust public and sector engagement, economic research and analysis, the development of Guiding Principles, and the delivery of a What We Heard report.
Review the 'What We Heard' report in the Document Library.
Where we are now (fall 2026)
Informed by engagement, along with economic research and analysis, a draft Economic Development Strategy has now been developed based on the Guiding Principles.
Review the draft Strategy in the Document Library.
Now, we want to hear from residents, workers, businesses, entrepreneurs, students, community organizations and institutions across Richmond about your feedback on the draft Strategy.
