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Pad-Ready Industrial Land
Published 9/23/2025
Updated 9/23/2025
Summary
We will pre-entitle and service pad-ready sites for clean manufacturing, AI hardware, and urban logistics:so employers can build without years of delay.
Why Now
- Employers cite land readiness and utilities as top blockers; jobs leave when sites aren't ready.
Goals
- Create 5,000 jobs capacity across two zones in 18 months.
Actions & Implementation
Step 1
Inventory: map parcels; assemble where needed.
Step 2
Pre-approvals: site plans, traffic, environmental done upfront.
Step 3
Utilities: capacity upgrades with hook-up SLAs (see Utilities issue).
Step 4
Incentives: performance-based only; job/wage targets; clawbacks.
Step 5
Mobility: truck routes + protected bike links for workforce.
Timeline
0–6 months
6 months
Publish pad-ready catalogue.
6–18 months
12 months
First builds commence.
Key Performance Indicators
- Pad-ready acres
- Hook-up times
- Jobs committed/filled
Accountability
- MOUs public; quarterly jobs audit.
Risks & Mitigations
Risk: Speculation
Mitigation: Long-term leases, not flips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this push out housing?
No:these are protected employment areas.