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Economic Prosperity and Affordability 5-Year Action Plan Related Action Areas Equit y Equit y Actions Partners PDC, City, Nonprofits 72 Neighborhood business development: Strengthen business activity in neighborhood centers by implementing the City’s Neighborhood Economic Development Strategy including its main street and the Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative. 73 Small business development: Evaluate and identify ways to increase the effectiveness, use of and access to small business development programs, especially for neighborhood-based businesses. PDC, Venture Portland, Nonprofits BPS, BDS, Cityuit 74 Land use support for neighborhood business districts: As part of the new Comprehensive Plan, identify zoning and regulatory changes that promote new or appropriate growth of neighborhood commercial centers in underserved neighborhoods. 75 Equit y Number Sustainability at Work: Expand City assistance for businesses BPS to increase energy, water and transportation efficiency, waste and toxics reduction, telecommuting, and sustainable purchasing to reduce business costs and improve overall practices. www.pdxplan.com | April 2012 61

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