2. 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)

4. 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

5. Michigan Main Street (MMS)

6. 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.

7. Wesener Project

8. Community Development Block Grants federally allocated monies – Non-entitlement communities – Projects qualify through national objectives – Priorities Communities Businesses

9. 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).

10. Building Rehabilitation: Blight for Historic Preservation

11. Brownfield Tax Increment Financing Act 381 of 1996 Property or building that is contaminated, functionally obsolete, blighted, or historic. MEDC administers non-environmental aspects of redevelopment. DEQ administers environmental aspects of redevelopment.

12. Trowbridge Lofts

13. A simple and innovative way to raise donations to revitalize or create public spaces Engages public participation and community pride Public Spaces Community Places CIVIC CROWDFUNDING

14. 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

15. Resources: – www.michiganbusiness.org/cat 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?