Economic development on the Eastern Shore
What type of economic growth is right for the Eastern Shore?
As the Eastern Shore embarks on a new economic path that emphasizes technology and service-based industries, the region's economy and demographics are evolving.
Social dynamics, as the result of a changing economy, are affecting our communities in fundamental ways: new residents, longer commuting patterns, shifting land usage, and changing quality of life. The evolving economy is also having a significant financial impact on communities: a changing commercial tax base, new business investments, varying income levels, rising land values, and declining fiscal health.
Amidst this economic and social transition, community leaders must have a deep understanding of the relationship between regional trends and the local distinctiveness that characterizes the Eastern Shore.
Cultivating what is authentic to the Mid-Shore and fostering desirable types of economic growth will ensure that the region pursues sustainable economic development.
Eastern Shore Economy: ESLC research
Presentation: Eastern Shore economic trends, implications, and alternatives
Data and analysis of economic trends on the Eastern Shore (October 2008)
