Find out more about the new generation of performance measures.

Cost and availability of land continue to be identified as the top barriers facing economic development; lack of capital has replaced the lack of building availability as the third most common barrier.

Portland officials believe that this approach not only produced a more effective economic development plan for a lower cost, but also improved citizen engagement.

Criteria for the AAC Award: civic engagement & collaboration; inclusion & diversity; innovation in community resources, and demonstrable impact & achievement.

This strategic plan outlines goals and measurable objectives for the city of Albany, FY 2011 through FY 2015.

Census Bureau's quarterly survey shows encouraging trend for local revenues.