Regional Plan
Regional Plan Part 1
The Regional plan Part 1 presents a baseline of the region. It considers the region’s stakeholders, assesses the factors affecting the region’s economic, environmental, and health conditions, and conducts detailed economic and workforce analyses.
The intention of the Regional Plan Part 1 is to ensure that the Regional Plan Part 2 takes full account of the factors shaping economic development in the region before developing strategies for recovery and transition.
Regional Plan Part 2
Built on the findings of the Regional Plan Part 1, the Regional Plan Part 2 provides a holistic economic development and transition roadmap with strategies that prioritize the creation of high-quality jobs, equitable access to jobs and resources, and emphasizes developing sustainable and resilient economies and industries. The Regional Plan Part 2 identifies 3 regional Priority Industries - Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Clean Energy, 1 subregional Priority industry in Imperial County - Logistics & Warehousing - and 2 subregional Priority Industries in San Diego County - Life Sciences and Arts, Culture, & Tourism. Part 2 also identifies 3 locally serving industries - Community Health, Water, and Training & Workforce Development - and 4 foundational industries - Community Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, Housing, and Non-profits & Community Based Organizations.
