Serving Clay • Effingham • Fayette • Marion • Jasper Counties

South Central Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission

Community Economic Development

SCIRPDC supports community economic development through planning, analysis, and technical assistance that helps local governments strengthen their economies, improve infrastructure, and plan for long-term growth. Our services assist communities in identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and developing strategies that support investment, resilience, and quality of life.

Areas of Assistance

Economic Development Strategies

  • • Business Retention & Expansion
  • • Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
  • • Enterprise Zones
  • • Industrial Cluster Analysis

Community Planning & Development

  • • Comprehensive Planning
  • • Greenways & Trails Plans
  • • Solid Waste Assessments

Transportation & Mobility Planning

  • • Freight Truck Analysis
  • • Community Travel Plans

Resilient Communities

  • • Hazard Mitigation Planning

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Whether your community is exploring a redevelopment opportunity, planning initiative, or long-term development strategy, SCIRPDC can provide technical assistance and help identify resources to move projects forward.

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