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BUNCOMBE COUNTYSTRATEGIC PLAN |
Creating a robust economic landscape
Goal and Definition
Status Indicators for Most Recently Reported Results: On Target | Caution | Below Plan | No Information
Actual |
Target |
Results for |
| [cps_series measure_series_id='4888789' period_id='342352' field='value'] | 75% | Aug-26 |
What we’re watching
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Stable, affordable housing provides benefits to both people with low incomes and local economies overall. For individuals, it reduces homelessness, lifts people out of poverty, and improves health outcomes.
Actual |
Target |
Results for |
| [cps_series measure_series_id='4888791' period_id='342352' field='value'] | 75% | Aug-26 |
What we’re watching
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Poverty rates are related to the overall health of the economy. As the economy grows, so do opportunities for employment and income growth. Stronger labor markets and higher income levels tend to help those families living in poverty move above the poverty threshold.
This is not a Buncombe County Strategic Plan Goal, but watching this metric informs how county goals are pursued.
Actual |
Target |
Results for |
| [cps_series measure_series_id='4888792' period_id='342352' field='value'] | 75% | Aug-26 |
What we’re watching
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Economic success is not measured purely by the number of jobs generated. The targeted industries approach to economic development focuses on overall growth, productivity, and efficiency gains among related industries. The role of government is to establish the necessary infrastructures to encourage firm growth and retention.
This is not a Buncombe County Strategic Plan Goal, but watching this metric informs how county goals are pursued.
