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2. Intentional & Strategic Interventions to Stimulate Demand
Resident involvement
Intentional & Strategic Interventions to Stimulate Demand
Population of about 212,000 in a metro of approx. 650,000 & growing, and we cover 90 sq. miles
Des Moines is shifting from a program aimed primarily at resident involvement to intentionally intervening in identifiably recoverable parts of the city to stimulate demand

3. 1. Vocabulary Neighborhood Revitalization Program Revitalization ≠
Citizen Participation City Services Helping low-income families Affordable Housing Alleviating Poverty

4. 2. Definition of Success Outputs Outcomes # of People Involved
Nbhd. Plan complete
Infrastructure Repaired
# of Homes Rehabbed
# of Families Served
Δ Property Conditions
Δ Assessed Values
Outcomes
Resident capacity
Is demand increasing?
Who is buying homes?
Are they investing in the neighborhood?

5. Where – based on data and evidence – can we afford to intervene and be successful at stimulating demand?
RESOURCES
SCALE
ASSETS / STRENGTHS
Putting resources towards areas of highest need
Federal funds with federal rules instead of local dollars for local purpose