Economic Development Strategic Plan

Lake County, Colorado

Lake County, Colorado is one of the most beautiful places on the planet and boasts some of the most amazing natural and historical amenities found anywhere. Some of the challenges Lake County faces are affordable housing, a low median income and heavy reliant on a mine closing soon.

Better City Advisors and community leaders collaborated together to create a Strategic Plan for Lake County, Colorado. The plan tackles some of the major challenges and setbacks Lake County was experiencing, including availability of affordable housing, community engagement, funding for economic development projects, and weaknesses in infrastructure. 

The plan includes a market analysis of Lake County, unique recommendations like emphasis in recreational tourism with a destination resort, town home development, and applying for grants to construct a utility infrastructure in the community.