Apex and Columbiana Recognized as Regional Economic Boom Towns
What happened
Apex and Columbiana have been recognized as regional economic boom centers and are currently reviewing their development plans. Apex has grown significantly, increasing from 5,000 residents in 1990 to 85,000 today. The city is planning Veridea, a $7 billion master-planned community that will include 8,000 homes, a new community college, and retail space. Columbiana has also driven a powerful economic turnaround, achieving near 100% downtown business occupancy.
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Why it matters
The rapid growth in both cities indicates increasing regional economic activity. Apex's Veridea project will introduce millions of square feet of retail and dining options, while the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has begun working closely with the Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Who's involved
- ApexA regional economic boom town undergoing a major development project, Veridea.
- ColumbianaA regional economic boom town that has achieved a powerful civic and economic turnaround.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- OhioSpeculative
Increased regional economic activity might justify greater state capital budget funding.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Columbiana County may face infrastructure strain from city's boomColumbiana County may face increased infrastructure demands from city's rapid growthLikely
- Booming Apex and Columbiana may increase FEMA's infrastructure demandsIncreased development in Apex and Columbiana may drive greater infrastructure needs for FEMA.Possible
- Columbiana's economic boom may lead to increased state funding from OhioColumbiana's economic boom may lead to increased state funding from OhioPossible
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The entities involved
- Apex
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Columbiana
city in Beaver, Fairfield, and Unity townships in Columbiana and Mahoning counties in the U.S. state of Ohio
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