Direct staff to research creating a Sustainable Economic Zone
In Plain English
The city wants to explore creating a special zone that would offer incentives to environmentally-friendly businesses. Staff would schedule a meeting with a climate expert and study whether this approach could work in Richmond. If approved, this research could lead to new programs that attract green businesses to the city.
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