Behind The Scenes
City of Eau Claire & Ayres Associates Host Brownfields Workshop
City staff and Ayres Associates invited developers to a Brownfields Workshop at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in December 2024.
Eau Claire’s growth has been on an upward trajectory everywhere it matters over the last ten years while unemployment has remained below the national average.
2025 vs. 2015
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2025 vs. 2020
2024 vs. 2014
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2023 vs. 2013
Source: Esri Community Analytics Software, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Wisconsin Department of Revenue, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Eau Claire is actively engaged in several economic development projects, each poised to drive growth and prosperity. From revitalizing our downtown districts to fostering innovation in emerging industries, these initiatives span various sectors and are fueled by collaboration between public and private stakeholders.
Sonnetag Events Center & Fieldhouse: Slated for completion in summer 2024, this state-of-the-art multifunctional facility will host diverse events and provide recreational amenities to the region.
Downtown Transit Center: This multi-use transportation hub will enhance connectivity and accessibility within the city and house three stories of apartments.
Cannery District: This dynamic mixed-use development project will revitalize former industrial spaces into a vibrant urban destination featuring residential, commercial, and recreational elements.
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City staff and Ayres Associates invited developers to a Brownfields Workshop at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in December 2024.
Estilo Salon in Eau Claire’s Water Street Historic District extends a can-do spirit to the City’s Commercial Building Façade Loan Program.
In March 2023, Eau Claire and Altoona partnered for a Regional Housing Study aimed at examining housing market conditions.
City staff visited the high-anticipated development project ahead of its grand opening in September.
This interview with the Eau Claire Planning Division shares insight into how staff keeps development humming along.
Entrepreneurs should follow these steps to complete a competitor assessment before opening a business.
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