How to become redevelopment ready
The Redevelopment Communities® (RRC) process consists of three steps: Engagement, Evaluation and Certification. Learn more about each step below. For more detailed, step-by-step process information, download our RRC Process Document.
1. Engagement
Formal engagement consists of three steps:
- LEARN
Attend Best Practices Trainings—A community must complete training on all 6 best practices. We offer in-person, 2-day trainings across the state: Day 1 includes practices 1/2/3 and Day 2 covers 4/5/6. To learn about upcoming trainings, visit our RRC trainings page or check out the left side bar. Don't have time to attend an in-person session? Check out our online learning option.
- ASSESS
Complete a Self-Evaluation—Using the information from best practices training, a community must complete a self-evaluation. This is a tool used to assess how a community’s current planning, zoning and development documents, policies and procedures measure up to RRC Best Practices. This must be done prior to receiving a formal evaluation by a RRC planner. Communities are not required or expected to have all of the best practices criteria met at the time of initial engagement.
- APPROVE
Pass a Resolution of Intent—The community’s governing body must pass a resolution of intent outlining the value the community sees in engaging in the process.
- For guidance throughout this process, you will be assigned to a Community Assistance Team (CATeam) Specialist. All completed documents should be provided directly to them.
2. Evaluation
After formal engagement, communities will be placed in the RRC pipeline. While awaiting formal evaluation, communities should begin to update the plans, policies and procedures identified in their self-evaluation that do not meet best practices criteria. The formal evaluation process is conducted by the RRC team through stakeholder interviews, meeting observations and data analysis.
3. Certification
To become a certified Redevelopment Ready Community, your community must demonstrate that all RRC Best Practices criteria are being met. The RRC certification is a formal recognition that a community has a vision for the future and the fundamental practices in place to get there. Once certified, communities have access to additional technical assistance and opportunities to showcase their community to potential developers. A community is expected to be making progress toward certification on a regular basis in order to remain in good standing, but ultimately a community can work toward certification at its own pace.
