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Overview of the The BAD (Brownfield, Abandoned, Dilapidated) Buildings Program is a statewide initiative that provides technical assistance and site analysis tools to enhance abandoned and dilapidated building programs in WV communities. Industrial Mixed-Use Commercial Residential Institutional Other wvbadbuildings.org

Benefits of the Why BAD Buildings Matter Discourages investment from potential entrepreneurs and developers Slows local economic development Reduces tax revenue Reduces available commercial and industrial properties Benefits of Eliminating Blight Increases property values Improves economic vitality Helps prevent urban sprawl and decreases civil infrastructure costs Supports sustainable use of land and greenfield preservation wvbadbuildings.org

BAD Buildings Program Model Step 1: Form Team of local stakeholders, volunteers, elected officials, civic organizations, business owners. Step 2: Train Team on how to identify, survey, research buildings. Step 3: Develop Inventory and rank based on community-defined priorities and feasibility Step 4: Create Redevelopment Plan which includes recommendations for property owners and reuse plans for high priority sites Step 5: Implement Redevelopment Plan wvbadbuildings.org

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Site Marketing Data The BAD Buildings Inventory sheet has a many inputs that can be used to market properties: Building address and parcel number Building square footage Lot square footage General building conditions such as the structure, windows, doors, and roof Owner information Deed information Date built and historical registry wvbadbuildings.org

Ready for Success: Thomas, WV wvbadbuildings.org

How to Engage the Host BAD Buildings Information Sessions for your municipalities 2018 BAD Buildings Summit Promote Attend Participate BAD Buildings County Model Property Rescue Initiative wvbadbuildings.org

Loans may not exceed $250,000 per borrower per fiscal year. The Property Rescue Initiative (PRI) is a program of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund (WVHDF) that provides loan funding for communities to remove or rehab dilapidated buildings. Any city or county may apply to borrow PRI funds. Cities or counties may also authorize other organizations to apply for a PRI loan on their behalf. Loans may not exceed $250,000 per borrower per fiscal year. Money can be used for: Acquisition of property and/or demolition or deconstruction of residential structures Removal and proper disposal of all debris from residential structures, including hazardous materials from residential structures Pre-demolition costs such as surveys and title searches and supplemental work associated with demolition as approved by the Housing Development Fund wvbadbuildings.org

We address issues related to abandoned properties by: The Abandoned Properties Coalition is a group of organizations, local governments and individuals who work together to tackle one of the largest issues facing communities in WV today.  We address issues related to abandoned properties by: Creating policy teams to advance changes through the State Legislature Forming working groups to develop projects targeting related issues Convening research to contribute to solutions in WV and Nationally You can drive this change too! Reach out to Taylor Bennett at  t.bennett@wvhub.org  wvbadbuildings.org

The Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic (Land Use Clinic) provides legal and planning services to conserve land and water, supports local land use planning, and offers educational opportunities for law students and citizens of West Virginia. The Land Use Clinic aims to: Identify and conserve sensitive land Support local land use decision-makers Address wastewater issues Provide educational opportunities for law students Reach out to: Katherine Garvey,  Director   Phone: 304-293-2757  Email: Katherine.Garvey@mail.wvu.edu wvbadbuildings.org

Get more information online Visit wvbadbuildings.org Contact Shae Strait Project Manager WVU BAD Buildings (304)293-7043 shae.strait@mail.wvu.edu Carrie Staton Director WVU BAD Buildings (304) 293-6984 carrie.staton@mail.wvu.edu