REACH 2030
10-year action plan for Central Coast job creation
A sustainable, inclusive economy with opportunities for all Central Coast residents to enjoy productive, fulfilling lives.
That’s the vision of REACH 2030, with a goal of growing 15,000 new good-paying jobs across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. The plan, released in 2020 with input from hundreds of leaders and more than a thousand residents from across the Central Coast, details six strategic initiatives that work in concert to accelerate the growth of quality jobs.
Strategic Initiatives
1. Foster the Start-up, Attraction and Expansion of High-Wage Industries
Energy/Clean Tech. Agtech. Space + Aerospace. Precision Manufacturing. Technology. These industries hold potential to become prime drivers of high-paying jobs in the region.
2. Build a Thriving Space Enterprise at Vandenberg Space Force Base
Vandenberg is a prime launchpad for the new Space Age, one fueled by new commercial enterprise and reinvigorated national missions.
3. Influence the Transformation of Diablo Canyon
The plant’s industrial footprint holds unrivaled assets for both forging our state’s clean energy future and fortifying our region’s economic landscape.
4. Champion Regional Planning in Support of Economic Expansion
Housing, transportation, water and high-speed connectivity are essential to supporting the region’s workforce and promoting business expansion.
