Establish Organizational Structure - This step will require the continued commitment of stakeholders who are currently involved and the formal incorporation of others. An institutionally sponsored Development Corporation consisting of church/C.O.R.E. and hospital representatives is recommended. As outlined earlier, this group must be action-oriented and agree on the two objectives of neighborhood redevelopment and hospital retention. This group must agree on phase one investment areas, identify diverse funding sources, promote the plan throughout the community and negotiate on long-term issues that will affect neighborhood redevelopment. This structure is nearly complete in the composition of C.O.R.E. and some of its sub-committees; however, a distinct, development-focused non-profit entity should be created. Involvement in this group will require a commitment to the neighborhood objectives; but also to a great deal of work in making sure redevelopment proceeds in a timely manner. Along with hospital, C.O.R.E. and other not-for-profit representation, it will be important for the board to have representatives from financial institutions and the development community.
Determine Phase One Target Area - A proposed phase one consisting of infill/rehab and new construction was outlined in Chapter Six, Physical Plan. Whether or not this is the phase that the Development Corporation agrees to pursue will remain to be seen; but during plan adoption, the Development Corporation should commit to a first phase in order to begin land assembly.
Prepare Financial Plan and Obtain Commitments - The City and the Development Corporation should continue identifying and allocating resources to fund this effort. An ongoing part of this plan implementation will be efforts to identify charitable sources of funding as well as support from financial institutions.
Acquire Land for Phase One - Property acquisition should occur within the initial target area by all means available: negotiations with owners, title switches, land trades, and, if necessary, eminent domain. Land throughout the neighborhood can be acquired as it becomes available; however, those properties within the identified phase one should be prioritized first.