COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MODEL FOR DAYTON OHIOPresented by Marlon Aldridge and Craig Powell

February 2, 2013

Introduction

The model articulated here suggests a total systematic program for community development of Dayton’s Westside. It operates on the following assumptions:1. Public and private entities cooperate under the auspices of a

community-based administration with stakeholder oversight.2. Strong minority participation exists at all levels of the

program.3. Ex-felons and low-income individuals receive community-

based and culturally-based case management services as an adjunct to mainstream services.

4. Profits sustain community-based organizations who provide direct services to ex-felons and other marginalized groups.

5. Support systems, training, information technology, and policy undergird all aspects of the program.

THE MODEL

1. All aspects of model undergirded by policies and procedures.

2. Administration governed by Board of Directors.

3. Strong participation by minorities in all aspects of program where possible.

Access to Abandoned Homes

Unskilled Labor Pool

Skilled Labor Pool

Case Management

Training and Home Rehab

Administration

Suppliers Capital Marketing

• Home Depot

• Lowes• Surplus

Materials

• Local & State Governments

• Foundations• Finance/

Private Equity

• Sale• Lease• Governme

nt Programs

ACCESS TO ABANDONED HOMES

1. In Montgomery County, there are approximately 6,108 abandoned homes (5,291 are in Dayton).

2. Unpaid property taxes total more than $46 million on them.

3. One thousand two hundred seventeen homes are worth less than the taxes owed on them.

4. In 2011, Dayton spent $1.3 million mowing grass of abandoned homes.

Opportunities: Some banks may deed over

foreclosed homes. Montgomery County Commissioners

formed lank bank to expedite acquisition of blighted properties for demolition or redevelopment.

Private owners may deed over abandoned properties for incentives.

Buy tax liens.

CASE MANAGEMENT

1. Emphasis on ex-felons and low-income individuals.

2. Provides case management and referrals.

3. Manages transitional jobs program.

4. Manages job placement and entrepreneurship program.

5. Manages community service program.

Nature is community-based and culturally-based.

Administration and direct service providers must understand the values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of targeted groups.

Must focus on building relationships with clients.

Must be embedded in communities of targeted groups.

Must have strategic relationships with other organizations embedded in the same communities.

TRAINING AND HOME REHAB

1. Outreach to minority contractors and tradesmen is tantamount.

2. Leadership must be cultivated within this group.

3. Codes of ethics must be adhered to.

4. Advanced training and certification/licensing opportunities must be plentiful.

5. Excellence must be rewarded.

Minority contractors and skilled tradesmen are primary participants in this role. They must Work in concert with administration

to train unskilled workers and to complete rehab projects.

Be orientated to the needs and complexities of the targeted groups.

Be supported with business services and logistical support.

Be willing to form strategic partnerships with others.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Must be policy-driven and accountable for actions.

2. Must be governed by a Board of Directors from stakeholder organizations.

3. Must be transparent and give accounting of its operations.

4. Must annually evaluate the director.

Administration and direct service providers: Must understand the values,

attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of targeted groups.

Must have oversight of all program activities.

Must manage program bottlenecks.

Must make heavy use of information technology where appropriate.

Must have strategic relationships with other organizations embedded in the same communities.

SUPPLIERS

1. Home Depot and Lowes have already contributed free building materials to local nonprofits.

2. For profit businesses may write-off donations to nonprofits.

3. Be aggressive at asking for donations of building materials.

4. Setup programs for people to donate unused building materials.

Opportunities: Seek donations of building materials

from home improvement stores, private citizens, etc.

Buy surplus, salvage, and defects from manufacturers in bulk.

Barter labor for materials. Execute fundraising campaigns and use

the proceeds to purchase building materials.

Negotiate arrangements with local housing authorities and developers to get unused materials.

CAPITAL

1. Home Depot and Lowes have already contributed free building materials to local nonprofits.

2. For profit businesses may write-off donations to nonprofits.

3. Be aggressive at asking for donations of building materials.

4. Setup programs for people to donate unused building materials.

Opportunities: Seek local Community Development Block

Grants. Seek HUD grants. Seek foundation grants especially from banks. Use Citywide Development rental rehab

program. Encourage loans secured through owner

occupants. Seek state grants and programs. Investigate Montgomery County Land Bank. Sale some homes and use profits to purchase

materials and pay labor. Seek matching grants. Establish a Real Estate Investment Trust.

MARKETING

1. Sale some homes for profit in order to fund program and other community-based organizations.

2. Lease some homes for profit.

3. Market branded housing development programs to public.

4. Partner with community organizations to run special programs.

Use real estate brokers if feasible to sale some homes.

Lease homes to Section 8 eligible participants, veterans, the elderly, and disabled.

Establish transitional homes for ex-felons.

Lease or sale homes to other community organizations.

Establish partnerships with other community organizations to make use of homes.

Establish and market programs similar to Habitat for Humanity.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Marlon Aldridge is the President and CEO of the Black Man’s Think Tank, Inc.

Craig Powell is the Executive Coordinator of PowerNet of Dayton

If you have questions about this presentation, call (937) 718-1581