U.S. 30 Corridor CEDS
2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

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Regional Assets
The U.S. 30 Corridor is home to an abundance of natural, physical, human, and informational assets that have shaped the history of the region and its people.
Demographic & Economic Data
To inform the development of the SWOT analysis and the Action Plan, CRD used its expertise and capacity in data analytics and visualization to develop several presentations and infographics that present key demographic and economic data for the Wyandot, Crawford, Richland, and Ashland counties. Specifically, CRD provided data on industry clusters and projected industry growth, regional commuting patterns, population change and projected change over the next 5-10 years, and population migration data.
In addition, the infographics CRD developed for each county and the U.S. 30 Corridor contain detailed information on population demographics, educational attainment, housing, industrial composition, poverty, labor force participation, income, and major employers. Key insights derived from the analysis of the demographic and economic data are listed below.
SWOT Analysis
The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis helps the region answer the question: “Where are we now?” by assessing the region’s unique assets and areas of competitive advantage.
The SWOT analysis also identifies the internal or external factors that can keep a region from realizing its potential.
Action Plan
The action plan, comprised of a vision statement, goals, and strategies, is the “heart and soul of the CEDS” that flows from the SWOT analysis. The action plan answers the question, “Where do we want to go and how are we going to get there?”
Evaluation Framework
The U.S. 30 Corridor CEDS Strategy Committee selected a range of high-level performance metrics to determine the success of the region in achieving the goals outlined in the CEDS. The Strategy Committee committed to continue meeting quarterly to discuss progress made on the implementing the strategies outlined in the CEDS. CRD committed to convening these meetings and developing a U.S. 30 Corridor CEDS dashboard or scorecard to track progress as part of its EDA University Center scope of work.