The Development Opportunities Interagency Team Rutgers University Wind Energy Symposium Wind Energy Symposium September 25, 2009

“Our species needs and deserves a citizenry with minds wide awake and with a basic understanding of how the world works.” “Our species needs and deserves a citizenry with minds wide awake and with a basic understanding of how the world works.” -Carl Sagan

What is the DOIT? Designed to assist local officials and developers Designed to assist local officials and developers Comprehensive interagency approach to focus development in the “right places” Comprehensive interagency approach to focus development in the “right places” Planning Areas 1 & 2 and Designated Centers as defined in the SDRP (e.g. Smart Growth areas) Planning Areas 1 & 2 and Designated Centers as defined in the SDRP (e.g. Smart Growth areas) These areas are typically urban areas and older suburbs with existing infrastructure These areas are typically urban areas and older suburbs with existing infrastructure

History & Background Since 2003 many prospective redevelopment projects came to OSG randomly and unpredictably Since 2003 many prospective redevelopment projects came to OSG randomly and unpredictably Individual state agencies were invited to participate based on unique project requirements Individual state agencies were invited to participate based on unique project requirements Need to create & convene a formal interagency team was recognized in 2004 Need to create & convene a formal interagency team was recognized in 2004

Assistance Provided Financing Financing Permitting Permitting Design consultation Design consultation Monthly meetings Monthly meetings Networking and follow-up Networking and follow-up

State Agency Participation Board of Public Utilities Board of Public Utilities Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Transportation Transportation Economic Development Authority Economic Development Authority Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust NJ Redevelopment Authority NJ Redevelopment Authority NJ Transit NJ Transit Office of Economic Growth Office of Economic Growth Community Affairs Community Affairs Council on Affordable Housing Council on Affordable Housing

Results 52 Redevelopment Projects 52 Redevelopment Projects From Riverside and Burlington City to Newark and Phillipsburg From Riverside and Burlington City to Newark and Phillipsburg Range from $33 to $500 million Range from $33 to $500 million Total value: approx. $4.9 billion Total value: approx. $4.9 billion

Conclusions Other states including Maryland, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts have an interest in this intergovernmental model Other states including Maryland, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts have an interest in this intergovernmental model Highly motivated and focused professionals from our partner state agencies continue to provide an extraordinary commitment to the team Highly motivated and focused professionals from our partner state agencies continue to provide an extraordinary commitment to the team Monthly meetings are booked through 2009 with the goal of doubling projects in 2010 under improving economic conditions Monthly meetings are booked through 2009 with the goal of doubling projects in 2010 under improving economic conditions

“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” “I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” - Leonardo daVinci

Contact Information Thank You! Thank You! Dr. Jim Requa Office of Smart Growth NJ Department of Community Affairs