S.A.L.A.D. and the Small Building Initiative

Potentially the most important topic that has been largely unaddressed is who will be responsible for managing the temporary initiative that has been described, in this publication as well in official Choice Neighborhoods grant applications, as the Small Building Initiative. While the proposed strategic plan will rely on several partners to pursue initiatives that will positively impact the 2 to 4-unit market in Woodlawn, several initiatives must and will be undertaken by dedicated staff with programmatic resources. While the question of who should compose this entity is no less important, this thesis has instead focused on creating the road map that the organization, when chosen, may adopt. Taken as a whole, the recommendations illustrate what may be asked of potential partners and the content of a request for proposals to competitively select the Small Building Initiative administrator that is most capable and willing of fulfilling the role. In the typical framework of planning, this thesis could address the initial existing conditions and strategic planning in order to provide the foundation for actual implementation.

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