Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz

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Population

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Population

No. 15, Fastest Growing U.S. Metros U.S. CENSUS

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College Station

$94M Aspire College Station

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$48M Sterling Northgate

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No. 6, America’s Best College Towns Livability

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49.75¢ = Property tax rate

$440 M Construction value =

2017 Snapshot

600 = Single-family permits

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College Station, Texas Single-Family Permits

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

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536 464 466

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Single-Family Permits

College Station, Texas Construction Valuation

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$319

$147

$255 $248 $217 $213

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$533

$440

Valuation in Millions

$38M Embassy Suites

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• Brick & mortar physical locations • Growth of value retailers • Emergence of experiential retail

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2017 Key Retail Trends

College Station

• Desire for physical locations • Smaller footprints • New store formats

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Brick & Mortar

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• Repurposing existing store • Fulfillment Centers • Partnerships

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Brick & Mortar

College Station

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“70 percent of consumers say technology has made it easier than ever to take their business elsewhere.” (Salesforce)

College Station

• Dollar General 1,285 • Dollar Tree 650 • Aldi 400 • TJ Maxx 111

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2017 Growth of Value Retailers

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What

• Destination Retail • About the experience

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Experiential Retail

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Soundcloud.com/collegestation

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Jones Crossing

College Station

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Century Square

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Northgate

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Chimney Hill

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University Town Center

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Mercedes & BMW dealership

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State Highway 6

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Methodist Retirement Facility

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State Highway 6

Casa do Brazil

Angry Elephant

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Spring Creek Business Park

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College Station, Texas No. 1, Best Performing Small Texas Cities MILKEN INSTITUTE

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College Station City Manager Kelly Templin

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Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz

Providence Park

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Sales Tax Revenue

2005-18

College Station