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ANNUAL MEETING AUGUST 9, 2014 RICHARD C. PERNICIARO, PH.D. DIRECTOR ANNUAL MEETING AUGUST 9, 2014 TOPICS FOR CONVERSATION The region: Where are we going? The County: Changes and Opportunities Avalon: Homes, Businesses and


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RICHARD C. PERNICIARO, PH.D. DIRECTOR

ANNUAL MEETING AUGUST 9, 2014

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ANNUAL MEETING AUGUST 9, 2014

TOPICS FOR CONVERSATION

  • The region: Where are we going?
  • The County: Changes and

Opportunities

  • Avalon: Homes, Businesses and

Trends

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ANNUAL MEETING AUGUST 9, 2014

The Region: Where are We Going?

  • Casino Roulette: 2? 3? More?
  • Loss of jobs and income/spending
  • Still the beach…..strong demand
  • Lack of a new “basic” industry: OPM
  • What about the Millennials?
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The Region: Where are We Going?

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The County: Changes and Opportunities

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The County: Changes and Opportunities

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The County: Changes and Opportunities

  • Older, lack of growth, fairly wealthy, seasonal
  • Growth industries: healthcare, hospitality
  • New industries: breweries, vineyards (+)
  • Possible industries: wind power, UAS (drones),

retirement

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Avalon: Homes, Businesses and Trends Some Facts

  • Year-Round Housing: 20 % Avalon; 44%

County

  • Rented Units: 8%; 26%
  • Education, BA+: 35%; 18%
  • Median Age: 61; 47
  • Diversity: Very, very little; very little
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Avalon: Homes, Businesses and Trends

  • BIGGERT-WATERS REFORM ACT
  • The Great Recession

Average Sale: 2006 - $1.7m 2011 - $1.2m 2013 - $1.1m

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Avalon: Homes, Businesses and Trends The Borough, Some Suggestions:

1. Housing – Easy to walk, scale & distance 2. Demand – More toward retirees than second homes in the future; amenities (library, healthcare, social clubs) 3. Business – attract from mainland (everyone has same discount night); niche markets (special events venues)