Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (2027-2032) – Public Review Draft
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) requires that each Economic Development District produce a CEDS every five years. This ensures that each district maintains an up-to-date strategy to establish economic goals, address challenges facing their respective region, and guide development priorities. The CEDS process drives districts to examine the region they serve, innovate new ways of supporting development in that region, and stipulate specific metrics for measuring success. Hence, the CEDS process, not just the final strategy document, is critical for districts.
The DDCT has released the draft 2027-2032 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for a 30-day public comment period. The draft was developed through a full revision during 2026 – a Board workshop and SWOT analysis refined with input from local governments, higher education, workforce development, and rural communities across the seven-county region. We invite residents, businesses, and community partners to review it and share feedback before the DDCT Board adopts the final strategy.
The comment period is open from August 11 through September 10, 2026. Review the draft below and submit comments using the feedback form on this page, by email to David.rodriguez@ctcog.org, or by mail to CTCOG, PO Box 729, Belton, TX 76513. All comments will be reviewed by CTCOG staff and presented to the DDCT Board prior to adoption.