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Harper Woods nears 'Redevelopment Ready' mark as MEDC outlines funding, technical help
Summary
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation told Harper Woods council the city is 82% aligned with Redevelopment Ready Communities standards, unlocking technical assistance, future designation funds and access to a redevelopment services team if the city completes remaining best practices.
Harper Woods is approaching full alignment with Michigan’s Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) toolkit, a state official told the city council, a step city staff and developers said could speed private investment along priority corridors.
"We recently pulled data that it takes on average five to seven years for a community to get designated. You guys are on track," Stephanie Pena, senior community planner with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, said during a council presentation. She reported the city’s alignment rose 10 percentage points in about two weeks and now stands at 82 percent.
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