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RRC 2.0

Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC)

RRC 2.0

On February 1, 2021, the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Team formally launched the next evolution of RRC: RRC 2.0. The updated structure and corresponding best practices are the result of significant input from communities and partners including surveys and feedback groups organized in partnership with the Michigan Municipal Executives . Updates also incorporated  RRC's on-the-ground experience working directly with communities to incorporate the RRC Best Practices into local processes over the past several years.

RRC 2.0 consists of two major updates:

  • The creation of two separate paths for communities to pursue during their RRC experience: Essentials and Certified.
  • A full update of the RRC Best Practices to reorganize, restructure, and update content.

Over the coming months, RRC Planners will be transitioning communities from their current set of best practices to the 2.0 best practices. This will occur individually and factor in local considerations as needed. Our goal is to provide all communities (nearly 300!) with updated Trello boards by June 1, 2021 (with some exceptions).  This is a major undertaking and RRC appreciates communities' patience with this transition.

For more information on RRC 2.0 and the transition, check out the links below. You may also contact the RRC Team directly. More resources will be added as needs are identified.

  • Feb 1 Information Session Recording
  • Feb 1 Information Session Slide Deck
  • Updated 2.0 RRC Handbook
  • Conversion Chart: Former Best Practices to 2.0 Best Practices

Frequently Asked Questions (more coming soon)

What is the difference between the Essentials and Certified Levels?

Great question! There are a number of ways the two levels differ, including focus area, applicable best practices, maintenance, and benefits. The RRC Best Practice Handbook includes details but below is a quick summary:

Purpose/Focus Area

  • Essentials: Supporting the integration of predictability into local development review processes.
  • Certified: Supporting both predictability and proactivity into local community development overall.

Applicable Best Practices

  • Essentials: All of best practice 1 (Plans & Engagement), and parts of best practices 2 (Zoning), 3 (Development Review), and 4 (Boards & Commissions).
  • Certified: All six best practices (the above plus Economic Development & Marketing and Redevelopment Ready Sites)

Maintenance
Both levels are valid for three years before needing to be renewed. During that time, there are also annual updates, depending on level to ensure the best practices continue to be implemented.

  • Essentials: Two annual update items and a few additional updates every other year
  • Certified: Approximately 7-8 annual update items, depending on how a community meets the best practices.

Benefits
All RRC communities have access to general RRC support including an assigned Planner, RRC Library, training opportunities and more. Differences between the levels exist in the following:

  • RRC TA Match Funding maxmimums (higher for Certified)
  • Ongoing opportunities for discounts, services, etc. (more for Certified)
  • Marketing support (additional materials for Certified)
  • Access to the Redevelopment Services Team (Certified only)
  • Community-specific sites marketing page on www.miplace.org/sites (Certified only)
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