Quality of Life

Chatham County’s high quality of life is a natural asset for local economic development. Quality of life improvements compliment business development strategies by attracting a diverse resident workforce and innovative companies that value local amenities such as a strategic location, abundant natural resources, and vibrant, unique communities. 

The EDC supports infrastructure, workforce, and business climate improvements to maintain a high quality of life throughout the county. Chatham County’s socioeconomic and cultural diversity requires consideration of community preferences in economic development and planning; as a result, the EDC is incorporating small-area planning to tailor economic development strategies to each town and unincorporated area in Chatham County. This customized approach to economic development planning ensures that each community enjoys a high quality of life that utilizes local assets and respects the local culture.
 
Future quality of life improvement priorities include further development of Chatham County’s abundant natural recreation resources, increasing opportunities for targeted retail and commercial development, and ongoing infrastructure upgrades. The EDC is working diligently with the county, the towns, and other local stakeholders to make these quality of life improvements a reality for Chatham County.
 
For more information about Chatham County’s place-based assets, unique communities, and demographic patterns, please see: