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Economic Development Element
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zabriskie
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Policy
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ED-2.9
Comment *
This proposed policy to address “retail leakage” should be stricken and the underlying assumptions addressed as part of Action ED-1.B. Although
contained in the 2009 Implementation Strategy, this policy does not offset any of the causes. The 2020 BAE Market Study says leakage is due to the
“relative shortage of year-round lower wage retail workers,” the lower cost of goods in Reno, the larger store sizes in Reno, our relatively small resident
population, and the convenience of e-commerce. The 2009 Economic Strategy, also prepared by BAE points to the same causes. Accordingly, before
investing staff time looking at the supply and demand of different merchandise, there needs to be an assessment of the utility of the effort.
Investigating whether the effort is worth it could be part of ED-1.B, the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
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Action
Reference Number: (Example: CC-1.A)(?)
ED 2.F
Comment *
The proposed action to address “retail leakage,” although contained in the 2009 Implementation Strategy, does not offset any of the causes. The 2020
BAE Market Study says leakage is due to the “relative shortage of year-round lower wage retail workers,” the lower cost of goods in Reno, the larger store
sizes in Reno, our relatively small resident population, and the convenience of e-commerce. The 2009 Economic Strategy, also prepared by BAE points to
the same causes. Accordingly, before investing staff time looking at the supply and demand of different merchandise, there needs to be an assessment
of the utility of the effort. Investigating whether the effort is worth it could be part of ED-1.B, the Economic Development Strategic Plan. A proposed
revision is attached.
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Policy
Reference Number: (Example: CC-1.A)(?)
ED-6.2
Comment *
This proposed revision is directed at re-visiting whether it is in the long-term interest of the town to have light industry this close to downtown in light of
its value as mixed use or residential land. Proposed revised language is attached.
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ED-2.F
Tracking of Retail Sales Assessment of Retail Leakage
Assess what, if any, action can be taken to address and overcome the causes of retail sales leakage. Track
changes in retail sales within categories and monitor increases in sales in categories identified as having
leakage. Periodically conduct a leakage analysis update to confirm progress. [Source: 2009 Economic
Development Strategy, modified]
Policy ED-6.2
Relocation Opportunities for Industrial Uses
Provide opportunities for industrial uses currently located along the Truckee River in the Downtown and West
River District to relocate to other, more suitable locations. Incentivize Prioritize the relocation of uses from along
the south side of West River Street. while preserving the existing industrial areas on the north side of the street for
redevelopment to accommodate existing and future industrial uses. [Source: 2025 General Plan, Economic
Development Element, Policy 8.4, modified]
This proposed revision is directed at re-visiting whether it is in the long-term interest of the town to have light
industry this close to downtown in light of its value as mixed use or residential land.