ci.carson.ca.us
EDC Contact Name
John Raymond
Population
92,000
County
Los Angeles
Key INDUSTRIES with headquarters in your city
• Health & Social Assistance
• Manufacturing
• Retail Trade
• Mining, Quarrying, Oil, Gas Extraction,
• Utilities
• Finance & Insurance
How has your city sustained interest as an attractive option for companies seeking new alternatives and locations, given the challenges of the past few years on the economy and daily work life?
Carson remains a premier location for many industries, from goods movement to manufacturing and research in aerospace, electric vehicles, and other environmental technologies which are thriving despite the global economic challenges.
How does your city differentiate itself from others in the region?
Carson prizes affordability and good value for its residents and businesses, approving housing development of all types and holding down local business fees and taxes.
Which industries are demonstrating the most interest in your area today?
Major retail development – the Los Angeles Premium Outlets, the Carson Country Mart, the redevelopment of South Bay Pavilion, and a Costco – and sports and entertainment, with the development of the Creek at Dominguez Hills project.
What type of new-build activity are homebuilders experiencing, and what’s next for the sector in the coming months?
Carson Landing (177-units) and the Upton (34 units) are new townhome communities. Major multi-family projects in the city’s core could bring nearly 4,000 new units of different types – mid-rise apartments, townhomes, and even detached homes.
How is technology impacting the needs of businesses moving into the area?
Two technologies affect businesses: available, quality electrical power and high-speed broadband services. Electrification of vehicle fleets at the ports creates opportunities for nearby businesses to help speed the transformation, but they need plentiful electric power in the right locations. Quality broadband is a universal challenge.
How has the Los Angeles region’s market growth impacted development and offerings in your city over the past three years?
The explosion in traffic at the ports affects us in dramatic ways, creating economic pressure on industrial land to be developed as logistics rather than other types of industrial uses. On the flipside, the red-hot LA housing market has made housing development in Carson very attractive for developers.
