Glendale's Economic Development Programs Revamp Its Image

摘要

The City of Glendale (pop. 192,654) in Los Angeles County has transformed itself from a sleepy suburban community to a bustling regional destination. City leaders credit two key elements. First, the city council implemented business-friendly economic development programming, whereby every city department supports the business community and has economic development priorities woven into its performance goals. Staff has streamlined internal systems to eliminate red tape and inefficiencies. Even in the wake of severe budget and staffing cuts related to redevelopment dissolution, the city council directed management to forge ahead.