Grow Jobs Closer to Home

Why Is This a Priority?

Residents said that the ability to work closer to home is important, and more likely to occur when a large mix of jobs are located near diverse housing options. By supporting local business growth and workforce training, and looking for opportunities to locate housing in mixed-use and employment areas, our communities can increase the number of jobs located within a convenient distance of housing.

How Do We Get There?

Support regional alignment of business development and recruitment.
Expand education and training in the region’s target sectors.
Promote redevelopment and revitalization through infill.
Educate officials, planners, and professionals about education and workforce implications for economic development.
Align land use with economic development planning to support community goals and priorities.
Identify and resolve barriers to constructing new housing consistent with a community’s needs.

What Can Residents Do?

Use local businesses and services - Shop Local!
Use Career Headlight and other local job resources to find positions in your area
Talk to your employer about telecommuting or flexible work schedules