University City Economic Development Strategy

The i5Group, along with Community and Economic Development Solutions and Colliers, is currently leading the development of an economic development strategy for University City. While the economy of University City has many existing strengths, national and regional trends in retail and economic development point to the need for University City to think strategically about future economic development. An adopted Economic Development Strategy will allow the City to have a competitive advantage compared to other communities, will create a shared vision for economic development, and provide confidence to existing and potential businesses to invest in University City.

The Strategy will include recommendations and strategies for cluster industries, small business and entrepreneurship, business and talent retention and expansion, place-based growth, incentive programs, equitable growth, and financial resiliency. The City Council has appointed a Task Force to help guide the process. The Task Force has representatives from across the City.

For more information, visit: www.InvestUCity.com

Download a copy of the Discovery Report

Download a copy of the Final Economic Development Strategy

Prime Consultant: The i5Group (Team members: Stephen Ibendahl, Katie McLaughlin, Laura Linn)

Sub-Consultants: Community and Economic Development Solutions, and Colliers International

Client: City of University City, Missouri