Westshore Alliance

Client: Westshore Alliance
Industry: Economic Development/Government

Challenge:

After HCP completed the 2021 biennial Westshore Resident and Worker Study, the organization’s board of directors further engaged HCP Associates to gather feedback from members and stakeholders to determine where the organization should go in the next 10 years and how it can influence improvements in the Westshore area. The Westshore Alliance faced the challenge of leadership transition and required a clear roadmap for future development in the area and the organization’s evolving role in the community.

 

Solution:

HCP Associates conducted an extensive strategic planning process with new leadership and stakeholders to create a comprehensive strategic plan. The research conducted in prior years and feedback obtained from the study were also used to clarify and confirm the priorities within the strategic plan for the Westshore Alliance.

The Westshore Alliance is a member-based organization comprised of business and community leaders. It was founded in 1983 to promote, shape future growth, and foster the prosperity of the rapidly growing Westshore Business District. The organization works with public partners to advocate for and improve the district and enhances relationships with local government entities to increase the prominence of the Westshore area in the eyes of local leadership.

HCP Associates employed a mixture of qualitative and quantitative research methods to create a comprehensive strategic plan. This included executive workshops, surveys of current and former members, and secondary research to gain insights into the organization and membership structure.
The strategic plan includes two main categories: strategies for furthering the development of the Westshore District and strategies for growing the Westshore Alliance to serve that objective. The plan includes specific objectives, timelines, and key performance indicators that would be used to assess their success.

With this plan, the Westshore Alliance will increase engagement among members, committees, external stakeholders, and the local community, which will help to achieve their mission of continuing the Westshore District’s transformation into a thriving community for residents and businesses.

Full Strategic Plan and Website