Village of Folsom, LA
Village of Folsom, LA
Village of Folsom, LA
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Economic Development<br />
Strategic Issue: Improve infrastructure to support and attract new businesses<br />
Issue: Economic development will be enhanced by comprehensively improving the local<br />
infrastructure.<br />
Policies and Actions<br />
Survey existing conditions<br />
and needs and improve<br />
local infrastructure,<br />
including streets, sidewalks,<br />
bikeways, and cross walks,<br />
as well as drainage, sewer,<br />
and water systems<br />
Coordinate with St.<br />
Tammany Parish and <strong>LA</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Transportation on Highway<br />
25 expansion and<br />
improvements.<br />
Major<br />
Implementation<br />
Tools<br />
Coordination, Area<br />
Plans and Strategic<br />
Issue Plans. Capital<br />
Improvement<br />
Program, Budget<br />
Process and Funding<br />
Coordination<br />
Priority<br />
1-2-3<br />
Implementation Timing<br />
1-3<br />
Years<br />
3-5<br />
Years<br />
2 Ongoing<br />
1 x<br />
5-10<br />
Years<br />
Strategic Issue: Diversify the Local Economy<br />
Issue: Economic Development relies on a diverse economy, including local businesses and<br />
business that can export their goods and services to visitors and outside areas<br />
Policies and Actions<br />
Conduct an economic<br />
development study and<br />
marketing strategy to<br />
diversify the local economy<br />
and grow the traditional<br />
local industries<br />
Coordinate with Parish and<br />
State economic<br />
development agencies<br />
Support diverse local<br />
economy that capitalizes on<br />
<strong>Folsom</strong>’s historical<br />
horticultural and equine<br />
economies<br />
Major<br />
Implementation<br />
Tools<br />
Area Plans and<br />
Strategic Issue Plans<br />
Coordination<br />
Program<br />
Development and<br />
Implementation,<br />
Development<br />
Regulation and Tools<br />
Priority<br />
1-2-3<br />
Implementation Timing<br />
1-3<br />
Years<br />
1 x<br />
3-5<br />
Years<br />
2 Ongoing<br />
2 x<br />
5-10<br />
Years<br />
Develop Highway 25<br />
Corridor Urban Design Plan<br />
Update Comprehensive<br />
Zoning Ordinance to ensure<br />
that parking regulations<br />
provide ample parking for<br />
new commercial<br />
developments in the<br />
<strong>Village</strong>.<br />
Area Plans and<br />
Strategic Issues<br />
Area Plans and<br />
Strategic Issues<br />
1 x<br />
1 x<br />
Update Comprehensive<br />
Zoning Ordinance to ensure<br />
that adequate areas for<br />
growth and economic<br />
diversification are<br />
embedded in the plan.<br />
Coordinate with<br />
preservation and<br />
enhancement efforts for<br />
agricultural, horticultural,<br />
and equine resources.<br />
Area Plans and<br />
Strategic Issues<br />
Coordination<br />
1 x<br />
2 x<br />
Support and enhance local<br />
cultural activities, such as<br />
the local farmers market.<br />
Coordination,<br />
Program<br />
Development and<br />
Implementation<br />
2 x<br />
<strong>Village</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Folsom</strong>, <strong>LA</strong><br />
Comprehensive Master Plan<br />
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