Redevelopment Planning

URBAN DESIGN VENTURES provides Redevelopment Planning to both public entities and redevelopment authorities to prepare sites for the redevelopment, revitalization, and stabilization of communities. The UDV staff provides professional assistance in certification of redevelopment areas, preparing redevelopment plans, implementation of redevelopment projects, and technical assistance in the interpretation of the eminent domain code and redevelopment laws. Specific areas of service include:

  • UDV specializes in field reconnaissance work, photography of existing conditions, and preparation of a basic conditions report.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of the finding of fact and resolution for planning commissions to certify an area in need of redevelopment assistance.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of redevelopment area plans which outline the proposed land uses, development standards, site plan, changes in traffic circulation, changes in zoning, and project cost estimates.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of the redevelopment proposal to acquire land in the redevelopment area and the relocation of businesses and site occupants.

  • UDV specializes in the identification of properties to be acquired based on an architect's inspection, assistance in obtaining appraisals, and help in the acquisition process.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of relocation benefit forms, site occupant interviews, and assistance in relocating site occupants.

  • UDV specializes in the assistance in the sale and disposition of property, including advertising, and negotiation with developers.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of applications for BEDI funding and oversight and administration of site clean-up.