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An affordable place to build a life for seniors, young A niche for creativity, steeped in legacies of old and emerging <br /> professionals, and their families regional innovation assets <br /> One of Ramsey County's strengths is the diversity of its households and of its Ramsey County's agile economy is paving the way for new industries to emerge, <br /> housing stock, which includes newer rental opportunities,traditional multi- and as clusters of innovation in technology, medical device manufacturing, and the <br /> single-family homes and apartments. Some of these units are older`naturally- creative economy breed new microenterprise opportunities. <br /> occurring affordable housing' (NOAH). Over the last decade,the county has <br /> seen steady population growth,with more people choosing to live and work in Ramsey County's strengths and assets position it well for a vibrant future. Its ability <br /> neighborhoods offering a range of amenities both within St. Paul and throughout to work in partnership to cultivate a diverse workforce, invest in neighborhoods for <br /> the many other localities across the County. all, and nurture a growing industry mix is what makes its economic future promising. <br /> Conversely, a threat to these assets — and its capacity to respond accordingly — <br /> would compromise Ramsey County's ability to thrive in an ever-changing economy. <br /> We know the opportunity ahead is challenging,as Black, Latinx,Asian, and <br /> Indigenous people within Ramsey County are disproportionately impacted by the <br /> recent COVID-19 global pandemic and the social unrest that followed the killing of <br /> George Floyd. <br /> Such disparity, however, is not a novel occurrence.The historical extraction of <br /> wealth and devaluation of Black homes, businesses and bodies,coupled with <br /> ongoing disparities in wages, investments, and access to resources in Black, Latinx, <br /> Asian,and Indigenous communities has affected generations of households across <br /> •• � the United States,and Ramsey County is not immune. Racial inequities have <br /> ••.• • been proven to impact GDP,economic growth,and the well-being of residents. <br /> • • • <br /> • • Racial equity and economic inclusion is imperative to Ramsey County's economic <br /> competitiveness and prosperity. <br /> %AI • • <br /> 10 RAMSEY COUNTY <br />