Economic & Capital Development

The Economic and Capital Development Department manages economic development programs and capital projects that support the attraction, retention and expansion of local businesses and enhance the overall economic vitality of Lake Oswego. Working with local, State, Federal and Regional Economic Development Partners and the business community, the Department manages activities and programs in commercial areas throughout the City, including Downtown, Lake Grove Village, the Kruse Way corridor, the Southwest Industrial Area, and Foothills. The Department includes the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) and is also responsible for capital investment projects including facilities planning and the Lake Oswego to Portland Transit project.

Downtown Revitalization

Join us for the next in the series of hands-on, practical courses just for property and business owners.  Urban strategist Michele Reeves explains the characteristics of a thriving downtown and shows how other commercial districts have moved to improve.

Field Trip! - **New Date** February 22 1-4 p.m., departing from the West End Building, 4101 Kruse Way. Please RSVP to 503-534-4225.
Marketing & PR Workshop - March 14, 6 p.m. at Waluga Masonic Lodge, 417 Second St.

 Read Michele's newsletter here and call 503-534-4225 for more information or to reserve a spot for the February 22 Field Trip.

Lake Oswego Economic Development Strategy

On April 6, 2010, the City Council adopted the Lake Oswego Economic Development Strategy to guide efforts of the City and key partners to improve the community’s economic vitality. The document outlines a vision and five-year action plan organized on a framework of four key objectives:

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