Building Economic Growth with Infrastructure-First Strategies
Meet Steve Watson, a development strategist at ISG. Steve is changing communities with a game-changing plan called the Infrastructure First Project.
Welcome to the latest episode of Housing Connection! We're diving into how cities grow and succeed. Our guest, Steve Watson, at ISG, is here to discuss making places better by planning smartly.
In our chat, Steve discusses making plans for the long term. He tells us about South Dakota's Infrastructure First Project. A new project all about fixing important things like roads and figuring out good spots for new businesses.
We learn about how small towns face problems when they plan to fix things. Steve says it's not just about roads and stuff. Building sustainable communities is about making homes, shops, and places better for everyone.
He tells us that towns need to believe in themselves and think bigger. They also need to build good relationships to grow together.
This episode helps us understand how cities plan for the future. Steve's ideas don't just solve today's problems; they show us a way to make places better tomorrow.
Listen to the full chat on Spotify or iTunes to discover how cities can build a better tomorrow.
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About Steve Watson:
Steve, the former Director of Business Development for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) brings over 13 years of passion for identifying and bridging opportunities for communities, employers, and Fortune 500 companies. In his role at ISG, Steve builds and invests in relationships with key clients throughout South Dakota and the Upper Midwest region. He works to identify project opportunities that could benefit from ISG’s innovative architecture and engineering solutions and empowers clients by giving them new tools to achieve their goals and objectives.
Among Steve’s greatest client assets is his knowledge of South Dakota industrial markets and the interconnectivity of the State’s industries. He serves as a resource and guide in helping partners determine the best options for their business, including everything from site selection to new development marketing.