Anchor Partnerships

 Anchor Partnerships are crucial in advancing the work of EAG and building a collaborative network in the Mahoning Valley. EAG works closely with anchor partners to provide community planning and economic development services, expanding the capacity of partners and responding urgently to immediate needs.

In 2023, we worked with our anchor partners on projects including:

  • American Rescue Plan Act funding for Youngstown and Warren
  • Downtown and corridor planning in Youngstown
  • Planning assistance and GIS mapping
  • Grant writing for Mahoning County Land Bank proposals

Our strategy

Our Community Engaged Learning (CEL) intern team is integral in delivering these services, as we can recruit students in specific programs at local universities that align with each partner’s needs. Our efforts have shifted over the past decade to reflect the community’s most pressing challenges, from downtown redevelopment, to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to improving neighborhood cores and corridors. CEL staff have been crucial in these response efforts, allowing us to expand our outreach and engagement, marketing, graphic design, and GIS mapping capabilities. Our diverse team has allowed us to grow our footprint outside of Youngstown to impact the greater Mahoning Valley community.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Real Estate Development & Redevelopment

• Creative Placemaking

• Community Planning

• Reporting & Tracking

COMMUNITY PLANNING

• American Rescue Plan Act

• Youngstown Housing Strategy

• Downtown Vision and Action Plan

• Regional Economic Development Planning