Yonkers Economic Development Corp Website Design

How Ridgefield Web Design Helped Yonkers Economic Development Corp Build a Streamlined, User-Friendly Website

When the Yonkers Economic Development Corp (YEDC) needed a simple, intuitive, and reliable website to post board minutes, public notices, and documents with ease, they turned to Ridgefield Web Design. Our team worked closely with YEDC to create a clean, modern WordPress website tailored to the needs of a municipal organization—focusing on simplicity, accessibility, and long-term ease of use.

YEDC’s core mission is to promote job growth, economic investment, and development opportunities across the City of Yonkers. Their new website needed to serve not just the staff but also the general public, stakeholders, and government agencies seeking information, notices, and compliance documentation. We built a digital solution that delivers clarity, convenience, and control.

A Website That Prioritizes Transparency and Efficiency

In government and economic development, public access and transparency are paramount. The website needed to serve as a central hub where residents, business owners, and officials could quickly find agendas, meeting minutes, public notices, and updates about ongoing projects.

The previous solution was time-consuming to update, lacked mobile responsiveness, and created challenges for non-technical staff members trying to upload documents. Our solution was to create a WordPress-powered site with user-friendly features that make it easy to post, manage, and retrieve content.

Built on WordPress for Flexibility and Future Use

The decision to use WordPress was driven by its flexibility, accessibility, and ease of training. YEDC staff can now log in to the backend and upload documents, create new pages, or edit existing content without needing developer support.

Key Features Include:

• Public Notices Section – A clearly organized area for meeting notices, public hearings, and legal postings

• Minutes & Documents Archive – Structured categories for storing and accessing past meeting documents

• Simple Upload Interface – Drag-and-drop functionality for document uploads

• Responsive Design – Ensuring usability on desktops, tablets, and smartphones

• ADA Considerations – Designed with accessibility in mind to better serve all residents

Empowering Staff with Tools and Training

Knowing that municipal staff may change over time, we took the extra step of creating custom training videos and guides that the YEDC team can use internally. This ensures that new team members can be onboarded quickly and effectively, regardless of their prior web experience.

With these resources, YEDC can:

• Upload new board minutes or PDFs

• Post public meeting notices

• Add or update project descriptions

• Keep the site up-to-date independently

The result is a system that supports operational continuity and reduces dependency on external support.

Designed with Simplicity and Accessibility in Mind

Municipal websites serve a wide range of users—residents, developers, contractors, public officials, and more. We designed the YEDC website with clarity and ease of navigation as top priorities. Every section is clearly labeled, and information is no more than two clicks away.

Design Elements That Support the User Experience:

• Minimalist Layout – Reduces distractions and focuses attention on key content

• Legible Typography – Easy-to-read fonts for all age groups and screen sizes

• Logical Structure – Clear navigation and dropdowns for fast access to key documents

• Mobile Optimization – Essential for users accessing information on the go

Built to Meet Compliance and Promote Transparency

Government-related websites often come with compliance requirements for document accessibility, regular updates, and transparency. Our design supports:

• Consistent formatting of meeting notices

• PDF accessibility standards (WCAG)

• Timestamped publication dates for documents

• Built-in tools for expanding the website in the future

By focusing on compliance and best practices, we help YEDC maintain the public trust and fulfill its transparency mandate.

Why Ridgefield Web Design?

• Specialized in Municipal and Nonprofit Websites

• Custom Training Resources for Ongoing Use

• SEO-Friendly and Mobile-Optimized

• Secure Hosting and Regular Backups

• Fast Turnaround with Ongoing Support Options

We understand that municipal websites don’t need flash—they need functionality, clarity, and reliability. That’s what we delivered.

Let’s Make Your Organization’s Website Work for Everyone

Just like Yonkers Economic Development Corp, your organization deserves a website that is easy to manage, clear to navigate, and reliable over time. Ridgefield Web Design builds custom, user-friendly websites for municipalities, nonprofits, and professional organizations across the region.

Contact us today to learn how we can support your web needs with a practical, future-proof solution.