Archive for August, 2010

Strategic Neighborhood Redevelopment: Part 3 – Building Blocks for an Effective Neighborhood Strategy

By | Redevelopment & Revitalization | Aug 23rd

This article is Part 3 of a four part series titled “Strategic Neighborhood Redevelopment.” This series provides the considerations involved in formulating a meaningful neighborhood redevelopment strategy. From Development Concepts Inc.’s 19 years of redevelopment experience, we’ll explain what in involved in establishing redevelopment strategies that produce sustainable private investment.

You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

Five key components are required for a successful redevelopment strategy

There are no easy answers to address the issues of neighborhood distress. A carefully crafted strategy, established with community stakeholders and public and private sector leadership, can make a difference. What will work on a larger scale, providing sustainable results, is likely to involve several critical components. The following components are essential building blocks to an effective and comprehensive redevelopment strategy.

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Urban Development Tips

By | Redevelopment & Revitalization | Aug 9th

New homes at DCI's Martindale on the Monon project

While certainly challenging, urban residential development can be very rewarding. For several years now DCI has been doing residential redevelopment in the Martindale on the Monon neighborhood in Indianapolis.  So far we have built nearly 40 new homes for dozens of families and have helped to kick start the revitalization of a once forgotten neighborhood. In the process, we have gained some firsthand knowledge of the pitfalls to urban development. To assist anyone considering a similar endeavor, we thought it might be helpful to pass our insights along. Continue Reading »

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