Community and Economic Development serves to promote opportunities for growth and development in our City by providing cost effective programs and services, cultivating a positive, progressive image of Pascagoula, humanizing the City to our citizens, and providing unwavering customer service to citizens, visitors, and other City departments.
The department is responsible for the implementation of federal and state funded programs for infrastructure, recreation, public service and housing improvements in the city including those funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Justice and similar agencies. Programs are coordinated with all the departments of the City.
Also under the umbrella of the department are Main Street Program, the City hosted arts center Arts on the Avenue, and the Pascagoula Farmers Market.
The department coordinates planning and economic studies. The Comprehensive Plan outlines the City’s goals and plans for the next several years.
In the past, funds have been utilized for projects such as the new Senior Citizens Center, Riverfront Development, improvements to city parks, sidewalks and bike paths including Walk to School Day and Safe Routes to Schools, and new police and fire equipment. Other department projects include:
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The Strategic Plan Committee is appointed by the City Council and meets monthly to facilitate the City of Pascagoula Strategic Plan. The Plan is updated about every five years. The 2010 Strategic Plan Update is available to view online.
For more information on the City of Pascagoula, see the City’s Community Profile.
For more information on the Community and Economic Development Department, call (228) 938-6639.