Business and office park development is an initiative of the Jefferson EDGE and an
important part of economic growth in Jefferson Parish. JEDCO is currently involved
in a site selection process to determine the most appropriate site for a research
and technology park in Jefferson Parish. JEDCO has also identified the development
of the parish's technology sector as an essential component of future economic growth.
The development of high-end business parks is important in attracting and retaining
technology companies. JEDCO is currently looking at appropriate sites, all located
on the West Bank west of the City of Westwego, to develop a high-quality business/office
park that will provide an attractive opportunity for expanding local and regional
companies currently operating within and beyond Jefferson Parish. In addition to research
and technology, opportunities for office, warehousing and distribution parks exist
on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish. The Elmwood area, once the major warehousing
and distribution center for Jefferson Parish, is undergoing a transition to office
uses. This transition offers the opportunity for the development of an "Elmwood West"
distribution center on the West Bank. The development of office and light industrial
parks can accommodate warehousing and distribution demands. These opportunities on
the West Bank can be accommodated through the widening of the Huey P. Long Bridge.
These economic development opportunities can offer numerous employment opportunities
in Jefferson Parish to attract new residents and workers to Jefferson Parish.
(Ord. No. 21939, § 1, 8-6-03)
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