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PRIORITIZE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS Reform Revamping services by means of regulatory modifications, exploring alternative delivery models, and curbing demand. Optimize Enhancing the utilization of current infrastructure by dispersing peak demand, repurposing underused assets, and boosting efficiency with economical technologies. Improve Existing Upgrading the current infrastructure to cater to evolving demands, which might involve expanding capacity, eliminating inefficiencies, employing temporary facilities, or prolonging the lifespan of existing resources. Create New Constructing new infrastructure in situations where more cost‑effective alternatives are not viable, all while considering designs that accommodate future requirements. Collaborating with Public + Private Partners for Success Partnerships that involve public and private entities are vital to the success of economic development in South Dakota. Groups and entities, similar to those listed below, will benefit from having engaging conversations about development and growth needs. As new opportunities are envisioned, partnerships with additional public and private groups should happen as early as possible. This will provide the greatest chance of success to achieve desired goals of growth and development. The Statewide Economic Development Infrastructure Plan is intended to be implemented and measurable. Implementation of strategies may require reforming, optimizing, and improving existing systems, processes, assets, or policies, and in some cases, it will require creating new infrastructure. Each of these options can be implemented through a deliver, measure, asses, and plan process to ensure continual improvement to economic development goals.
Plan Implementation O1 O2 O3 O4 Deliver Take action to move strategies forward and achieve measurable outcomes. Measure Continually track progress and gather results of the implemented strategies and measurable outcomes. Assess Analyze accomplishments and outcomes and identify successes, challenges, and potential changes. Plan Identify changes to advance economic development through smart and focused infrastructure investments that respond to existing conditions.
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