Team Innovate

Identified Challenges

Traditional strengths of the Coastside economy have limited opportunities for innovation and equitable growth.

• Physical isolation and limited public transit.
• Limited commercial space.
• Challenges with planning process and zoning.
• Opposition to growth.
• Infrastructure (power and digital).
• Lack of affordable housing.
• Lack of higher education and job skills training opportunities.
• Lack of financing and lending institutions.
• Lack of civic engagement.

Recommendations

• Create a business incubator for new start-up and early-stage companies aligned with the Coastside’s unique industries and assets (e.g., ag-tech, marine, aviation and environmental).
• Increase access to vocational training and higher education opportunities for economically vulnerable residents.

Research & Implementation

The Coastside Recovery Initiative is actively researching and seeking solutions to implement the recommendations.