Forward-looking land use planning has created an
optimum balance between tourism, retirement living and
business development. Community leaders carefully
designed areas for tourism growth in Old Town, business
growth in the new Pacific View Business Park, and retail
stores along Hwy 101. The new Boardwalk and Siuslaw
waterfront area is designed to allow a casual strolling
and seating area with room for 10-12 developments of
shops, diners or other marina based uses. The Pacific
View development features 55 acres of full-service
sites, including fiber optic high speed. The
neighboring world class Sandpines Golf Resort and
spectacular ocean views makes this an ideal location for
company headquarters, financial services, or any number
of customer service industries.
Florence neighborhoods provide several cozy
independent living facilities along with gated modular
home communities. Condos along the Siuslaw River
and in charming Old Town are among the new residential
developments that make Florence inviting and affordable
to retirees. The largest employer in the city,
Peace Health Assoc, provides both a stable job base as
well as trusted health care to the growing retiree
population.
Florence is a unique location for conventions, trade
shows and business meetings as well. The Florence
Event Center offers quality services, as well as
Driftwood Shores located directly on Heceta
Beach.. Florence’s many fine hotels regularly
accommodate business functions as well. | |
