A region’s quality of life is dependent on a community’s appeal, which is why economic development organizations like GSMP must strive to enhance community appeal as part of their overall strategy.
While economic development relies heavily on a community’s “product” (such its workforce, location, infrastructure, sites, buildings, and so on), the quality of life and place are vital to the long-term sustainability of that development. This includes the vibrancy of downtown areas, the preservation of natural beauty, and the utilization of regional benchmarking to guide sustainable, impactful development.
Vision 2025, our region’s economic development strategy, specifically encompasses all these factors to ensure that Hays and Caldwell Counties grow their quality of life while preserving and improving their quality of place.
