City of Newport, OR

Vision 2040

2023-24

Creating New Businesses and Jobs ( 2023-24)

C1 (3)

Expanded Working Waterfront

Leverage our maritime industries and marine-related assets to expand and diversify the capacity of marine businesses, including full utilization of the International Terminal.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
CDD	53	Implement Parking Study recommendations adopted by the City Council.
CDD	62	Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan Update

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Planning Commission	6	Update off-street parking requirements in line with Parking Study or related recommendations adopted by the City Council.

C2 (0)

Science Economy

Expand Newport's science and marine economy, promoting it nationally and internationally as a hub for scientific research, ocean observation, education, and utilization and conservation activities.

C3 (5)

Living-Wage Jobs

Partner with new and existing businesses to retain, expand, and create jobs that pay living wages, providing at least a minimum income necessary so that workers can meet their basic needs..

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
ONP	17	Business - Market areas inside and outside the fence for business park development

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Library Board	7	Library Advisory Committee Yearly Planning Session and Board Retreat
Library Board	8	Library Board Training and Yearly Agenda
Planning Commission	5	Initiate updates to Newport commercial / industrial buildable lands inventory.

C4 (4)

Airport Improvements

Maintain and enhance the Newport Municipal Airport as a viable community asset that can support business growth and development and improve access to and from the community.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
ONP	2	Air service - Developing Rural Air service working with the State of Oregon Department of Aviation
ONP	3	Hangars - Explore ways of development of Hangars
ONP	6	Maintenance - Maintaining the airfield to FAA grant assurance standards
ONP	17	Business - Market areas inside and outside the fence for business park development

C5 (1)

Marine Economy and Economic Development

Link Oregon State University's Marine Studies Initiative and the area's marine economy into economic development planning.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
CDD	62	Yaquina Bay Estuary Management Plan Update

C6 (3)

Tourism Diversification

Diversify Newport's tourist industry by promoting expansion of ecotourism as well as interpretive programs based on Newport's maritime industries.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
ONP	4	Marketing - Come up with marketing strategies to promote more aircraft flying to Newport

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee	41	Maintain positive working relationships with City Council, advisory committees, commissions and staff to implement BPAC active transportation goals

C7 (3)

Arts and Cultural Destination

Promote the Greater Newport Area as a major arts and cultural destination.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
LIB	8	Library of Things

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee	41	Maintain positive working relationships with City Council, advisory committees, commissions and staff to implement BPAC active transportation goals

C8 (8)

Local Businesses Support

Support and retain existing local businesses.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
CDD	53	Implement Parking Study recommendations adopted by the City Council.
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
LIB	8	Library of Things
ONP	2	Air service - Developing Rural Air service working with the State of Oregon Department of Aviation
ONP	17	Business - Market areas inside and outside the fence for business park development

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Library Board	7	Library Advisory Committee Yearly Planning Session and Board Retreat
Library Board	8	Library Board Training and Yearly Agenda
Planning Commission	6	Update off-street parking requirements in line with Parking Study or related recommendations adopted by the City Council.

C9 (7)

Small Business Development

Expand training and education for small business development and entrepreneurial skills, including resources for artists, craftspeople, trades, and technology start-ups.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
LIB	8	Library of Things
ONP	2	Air service - Developing Rural Air service working with the State of Oregon Department of Aviation
ONP	3	Hangars - Explore ways of development of Hangars
ONP	17	Business - Market areas inside and outside the fence for business park development

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Library Board	7	Library Advisory Committee Yearly Planning Session and Board Retreat
Library Board	8	Library Board Training and Yearly Agenda

C10 (2)

Green and Sustainable Business

Promote and support businesses in the Greater Newport Area that use and market green and sustainable technologies, materials, and products.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
LIB	8	Library of Things

C11 (0)

Sustainable Fisheries

Support innovation and new markets in sustainable fisheries by leveraging new technologies and partnering with the science community.

C12 (0)

Diversified Agricultural Economy

Promote the production, marketing, and direct sales of seafood, value added wood products, and local agricultural products.

C13 (2)

Shoulder Season Attractions and Festivals

Develop new attractions, festivals, and marketing to sustain tourism through the shoulder season.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
ONP	2	Air service - Developing Rural Air service working with the State of Oregon Department of Aviation

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee	41	Maintain positive working relationships with City Council, advisory committees, commissions and staff to implement BPAC active transportation goals

C14 (1)

Viable and Sustainable Commercial Air Service

Work with local, state, and federal partners to develop a model for sustainable commercial air service.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
ONP	4	Marketing - Come up with marketing strategies to promote more aircraft flying to Newport

C15 (0)

Permanent Farmers Market

Create a permanent home for a year-round farmers market with expanded hours and business acceleration opportunities for food, beverage, and agriculture related start-ups.

City of Newport, OR

Strategic Goals & Objectives

Vision 2040

Creating New Businesses and Jobs ( 2023-24)