Redevelopment Ready Communities

Programs

Why Become Redevelopment Ready?

To be vibrant and competitive, Michigan communities must be ready for development. This involves planning for new investment and reinvestment, identifying assets and opportunities, and focusing limited resources. Redevelopment Ready Communities® attract and retain businesses, offer superior customer service and have a streamlined development approval process making pertinent information available around-the-clock for anyone to view.

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Learn more about the RRC Program

RRC Process

The RRC program is open to any community in Michigan. Learn more and the process here.

RRC Communities Map

Curious if your community — or one you're looking to invest in — is engaged or certified? Check out this map, updated monthly.

RRC Certified Communities

RRC certified communities offer a transparent, predictable, and efficient development experience. Check out opportunities in our certified communities by clicking the logo.

Resources and additional information

Best Practices Handbook

RRC consists of six interconnected best practices designed to create a predictable, transparent, and efficient development experience. Check out the handbook for more details on each best practice.

RRC 2.0

RRC 2.0 is the next evolution of Redevelopment Ready Communities. Learn more on the 2021 transition here.

RRC Resource Library

This online library includes guides, templates, and examples for each of the six best practices. We're big believers in not recreating the wheel so check out our resources and what your fellow RRC communities are doing and whether it can work for your community.

Technical Assistance Match Funding

Communities actively engaged in RRC and making progress are eligible for potential match funding to support projects that will advance the community toward certification.

RRC Online Training

Michigan communities or partner organization have the opportunity to learn more about the RRC Best Practices through an online training series.

RRC Partners

RRC Advisory Council members contribute technical assistance and subject matter expertise to community evaluations, recommendation reports, and future program direction.

RRC Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about RRC? Check out answers to some of our most frequently asked questions here.

Redevelopment Services Team (RSTeam)

The RSTeam is the next frontier of the RRC program with experienced and dedicated staff focused on a proactive approach to site redevelopment.

Contact the Redevelopment Ready Communities team

Redevelopment Ready Communities team members provide personalized support and guidance to your community based on its location in Michigan. Interact with the Map on the left to find your contact by region.

For general inquiries email: RRC@michigan.org

Michigan's Redevelopment Ready Communities

Manistee, Michigan is now certified as a Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC). Discover the benefits of working with MEDC to certify your community as redevelopment ready.