Big things are on the horizon for Longview residents in 2021 as the city looks toward public safety, parks, street and business development projects aimed at improving the quality of life for the community.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the City of Longview and the Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) each embarked on projects to help the community grow.

In 2020, the city made progress on numerous projects that taxpayers approved through a 2018 bond election. Soon, Longview residents will see progress on a new police station, expansions and renovations at fire stations, street upgrades and park improvements.

Meanwhile, LEDCO officials negotiated performance contracts with long-standing businesses to help them expand facilities and create job opportunities in the city.