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RURAL AREA REVITALIZATION

OVERVIEW. Planning FrameworkExamples of Framework-in-MotionTestimonials. Who Is Doing Planning For Community Economic Development In Rural Areas?. City/village managers City/village councils DDAsEDCsEngineering planning committees. Local planning commissionsCounty planning commissionsRegiona

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RURAL AREA REVITALIZATION

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    1. RURAL AREA REVITALIZATION Presented by: Mary Ann Vandemark Timothy D. Hardesty Human Development Commission Caro, Michigan

    2. OVERVIEW

    3. Who Is Doing Planning For Community Economic Development In Rural Areas? City/village managers City/village councils DDAs EDCs Engineering planning committees Local planning commissions County planning commissions Regional planning commissions Consultants

    4. What Products Are Produced From These Planning Efforts?

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    7. What Does A Healthy, Vibrant Community Look Like?

    8. Components of a healthy, vibrant community…..

    9. Segments of a Healthy Community

    11. Untangling Community Economic Development Planning

    12. How Does My Town C.A.N. Accomplish This?

    13. Why My Town C.A.N. Works!

    14. How My Town C.A.N. Has Worked In Other Communities *All outcomes reported are from towns with a population of less than 3000 inhabitants. MainSTREET programs were initiated and a coordinator was hired. Neighborhood Preservation program was implemented (15 homeowner and 15 rental units were rehabilitated) Watershed, park and community clean-ups were initiated and coordinated. Façade improvements and sign grant programs were developed and coordinated. Pocket parks and green spaces were created where there were once blighted homes. GoodSTART community planning models were implemented, as were business and housing needs assessments. Housing and business inventories were completed. Volunteer activities were coordinated and tracked. Leadership development and volunteer recruitment programs were initiated.

    15. My Town C.A.N.Outcomes Community produced a promotional brochure. Supported and expanded existing festivals and activities. Achieved nearly 100% capacity in downtown storefronts with retail and service businesses. Created opportunties to expand businesses from outside the area through networking and partnerships. Added streetscape improvements (benches, trash receptacles, signs, banners, etc.) Completed park expansion programs, built a gazebo, public restrooms, outdoor skate park/ice rink, completed bike and walking trails. Referred over 160 people annually to additional human service programs (child care, senior services, food and commodities, job assistance, housing assistance, etc.) Saw total measurable economic impact of over 8.5 million dollars in only three years.

    16. Connecting The Dots

    17. Other Creative My Town C.A.N. Efforts Village/Town Collaborative CED County-wide CED County-wide Community Assessment (CAT) Entreprenuer Facilitation Program

    18. Can You Do This In Your Communities?

    19. Adding communication and coordination…..

    20. Questions?

    21. Contact Information

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