Craig Colorado

2 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 or a rural city to expand into an economic powerhouse, pragmatic strategies must intertwine with residential initiatives. Practically speaking, this means the cultivation of robust industrial landscapes that serve a tight-knit community. Diversification and modernization are the keys to identifying sectors with growth potential. Refined policies and infrastructure investments must then follow in order for a city’s leadership to properly leverage local resources and talents. If done well, a city can carve a niche in emerging industries that stimulate economic expansion. F H,