A local government guide, outlining (re)development policies and practices, to attract private investment, grow jobs, support a full range of housing choices, and build tax base for the well-being of our region. Based on national trends, these best practices support a proactive approach that provides clarity, transparency, collaboration, and efficiency to support healthy and resilient communities essential to remaining competitive in a new economy.

(Re)Development Ready Guide:

1. Establish a vision and clearly articulate community goals.

2. Analyze and modify land use regulations to align with community vision, goals and strategies.

3. Foster collaborative and integrated strategies.

4. Be attuned to the cultural assets of your community.

5. Be responsive and flexible as market demands and national trends evolve.

6. Shift project review and approvals from reactive to proactive.

7. Provide transparency that clearly defines the (re)development process and expectations.

8. Provide existing due diligence information to developers upfront.

9. Work as a team to coordinate approval processes accross all agencies, departments, elected offices, and investment partners. 

10. Examine the cost of doing nothing.