Community Development

Supporting the growth of vibrant, diverse and resilient

communities across Michigan

• FY2016 Realignment between MSHDA and MEDC Community Development units

• Technical Assistance (RRC, MMS)

• Programs (MCRP, CDBG, BFTIF, PSCP)

Redevelopment Ready Communities

REENGAGE, RETHINK, REINVENT & REBUILD

• Attend Best Practice Training

• Self Evaluation Checklists: – Community Plans and Public

Outreach

– Zoning Regulations

– Development Review Process

– Recruitment and Education

– Redevelopment Ready Sites

– Community Prosperity

• Pass a resolution

Michigan Main Street (MMS)

Michigan Community Revitalization Program (MCRP)

• MCRP is a replacement program for the Brownfield Tax Credit and the State Historic Tax Credit Programs

• Program is targeted to Projects located in a Downtown or a Traditional Commercial Center

• MCRP is designed to fill financing gaps for projects that meet the following criteria: facility, functionally obsolete, blighted, historic resource, or continuous or adjacent to one of the above.

• MCRP provides the following types of support to projects: grants, other economic assistance, and direct loans, all of which are awarded based on performance.

Wesener Project

Community Development Block Grants federally allocated monies

–Non-entitlement communities

–Projects qualify through national objectives

–Priorities

• Communities

• Businesses

Homeowner and Emergency Loan Program (HELP)

• Help intended to provide loan funds for rehabilitation and emergency repair of owner occupied, single family residential units

• Funds provided through local revolving loan administrators (RLFA’s) and units of local government (UGLG).

Building Rehabilitation: Blight for Historic Preservation

Brownfield Tax Increment Financing Act 381 of 1996

• Property or building that is contaminated, functionally obsolete, blighted, or historic.

• MEDC administers non-environmentalaspects of redevelopment.

• DEQ administers environmental aspects of redevelopment.

Trowbridge Lofts

• A simple and innovative way to raise donations to revitalize or create public spaces

• Engages public participation and community pride

Public Spaces Community PlacesCIVIC CROWDFUNDING

FY17 Community Development BUILDING CAPACITY & PARTNERSHIPS

• Focus on building strategic partnerships with both Michigan associations and national development groups

• Coordinate training with partners

• Empower communities to shape their future

• Resources:

– www.michiganbusiness.org/cat• CDBG Application Guide

• RRC Self Evaluations

• HELP

• Act 381 Work Plan templates & Eligible Activity Guidance

• Social Media:

– Facebook = Pure Michigan & Michigan Main Street

– LinkedIn = MEDC Community Development

– Twitter = @MEDC

Questions?