Urban Revitalization The Core of Regional Prosperity

Urban Revitalization -- the Core of Regional Prosperity Michigan's cities, suburbs and exurbs are dependent on each other for regional economic success.

Policies for Successful Revitalization Build bridges between an urban center and its surrounding jurisdictions. Build bridges between an urban center and its surrounding jurisdictions. Link government officials, businesses, and the citizenry Link government officials, businesses, and the citizenry Absent regional cooperation, the urban core cannot survive and the region cannot prosper.

Urban Revitalization Site Selection Magazine Michigan is No. 1 in recording the highest total of new corporate facilities and expansions (1,722). Michigan is No. 1 in recording the highest total of new corporate facilities and expansions (1,722). Detroit is No. 1 metropolitan area for total new facilities and expansions (836). Detroit is No. 1 metropolitan area for total new facilities and expansions (836). Grand Rapids is No. 8 metropolitan area in total projects(256) and tied for No. 9 in new manufacturing. Grand Rapids is No. 8 metropolitan area in total projects(256) and tied for No. 9 in new manufacturing.

Urban Revitalization How to keep it going? How to keep it going? –Build the economic well-being of the inner city through regional relationships built on mutual self-interest. (Business and industry) How to keep it growing? How to keep it growing? –Intentionally address quality of life issues. (The public)

Urban Revitalization -- the Core of Regional Prosperity ProcessProcessProcess

Key components  Broad range of perspectives, attitudes, and positions among the participants/partners  Appropriateness and credibility of the convenor  Public participation  Meaningful incentives for participating  Measurable results  Concrete deliverables  Using technology to supplement efforts

Lansing’s Enterprise Community Strategic Plan Broad range of perspectives and attitudes among the participants/partners Broad range of perspectives and attitudes among the participants/partners Appropriateness and credibility of the convenor. Appropriateness and credibility of the convenor.

Kent County United Growth Public participation Public participation

Northwest Michigan Roundtable on Tourism and Natural Resources (Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council) Public participation Public participation

Detroit Regional Economic Partnership Meaningful incentives for participating Meaningful incentives for participating Measurable results Measurable results

Land Information Access Association “Building a Sense of Place” Concrete deliverables Concrete deliverables Using technology to supplement efforts Using technology to supplement efforts

Urban Revitalization -- the Core of Regional Prosperity Other case studies Other case studies –Grand Valley Metro Council’s REGIS project –8 Mile Boulevard Association –Lansing Department of Planning & Neighborhood Development –The Lansing River Trail

Urban Revitalization -- the Core of Regional Prosperity

Urban Revitalization -- Conclusions  Best practices  New paradigms  Lessons learned

Urban Revitalization The Core of Regional Prosperity