Document Type
Poster Presentation
Start Date
20-4-2017 10:45 AM
End Date
20-4-2017 12:00 PM
Keywords
Economic, shrinking, city, Youngstown, economy
Biography
Youngstown, Ohio is located in Northeastern Ohio. It was once named Steel Valley.
Major
Geography
Advisor for this project
Prof. Walz
Abstract
Economic development is important for the success of a city. It helps improve the quality of life for the people and the community. Youngstown, OH was once nicknamed Steel Valley for it was surrounded by steel mills. As the demand for steel declined, so did the economy of Youngstown. Over the years, half of the city’s population relocated. Youngstown is a shrinking city that is targeting investments and new technology. The immediate objective of this research project is to examine economic and community development that is shaping the city of Youngstown. The city came up with the Youngstown 2010 Plan which aims to revitalize the city landscape. Accordingly, there are three major areas that are targeted by the city: 1) the new economy plan to achieve and create businesses and centers, 2) a clean and green Youngstown by eliminating decaying building and 3) improving the quality of housing in new neighborhood. The advancement of new technology and innovative thinkers brings positive change to the city of Youngstown.
Youngstown, OH: A Shrinking City's New Economic Plan
Economic development is important for the success of a city. It helps improve the quality of life for the people and the community. Youngstown, OH was once nicknamed Steel Valley for it was surrounded by steel mills. As the demand for steel declined, so did the economy of Youngstown. Over the years, half of the city’s population relocated. Youngstown is a shrinking city that is targeting investments and new technology. The immediate objective of this research project is to examine economic and community development that is shaping the city of Youngstown. The city came up with the Youngstown 2010 Plan which aims to revitalize the city landscape. Accordingly, there are three major areas that are targeted by the city: 1) the new economy plan to achieve and create businesses and centers, 2) a clean and green Youngstown by eliminating decaying building and 3) improving the quality of housing in new neighborhood. The advancement of new technology and innovative thinkers brings positive change to the city of Youngstown.
