Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate and highlight local economic development incentive tools after the dissolution of the California Redevelopment Agency (RDA). The researcher's goal was to define and describe strategies pondered, by local government economic development practitioners, now that the RDA policy is no longer available. Also, this research includes a historical timeline of economic development and associated theoretical perspectives. This study explored theories, concepts, and ideologies that explain the premise of why and how Western Riverside County regional cities scope such economic incentives. This research also examined how these economic incentives are working in conjunction with comprehensive approaches toward economic development. These approaches can be viewed as strategies with the intent to harvest development projects, restore economic vitality, and establish municipalities' footing as strong competitors for local, regional, and global business attraction. The researcher revealed how cities are adapting from using old business incentive tools to embracing innovation, technology, and intrinsic resources to provide successful strategies towards attracting businesses and job creation.