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ii. The Facilitation & Processing Component
This includes managing the permitting process in the interest of
the applicant. Key strategies:
1. Create a staff position dedicated to coordinating adaptive
reuse. This “Adaptive Reuse Coordinator” (referred to as
“Coordinator”) is described below.
2. Further coordinate permitting processes across departments
to improve efficiency. Create a multi-disciplinary team to
handle adaptive reuse applications.
3. Publish project planning aids that will assist applicants in un-
derstanding code requirements and the permitting process.
Creating a user-friendly flow chart illustrating how different
permit processes interrelate is an example.

iii. The Partnerships & Assistance Component
This includes coordinating with other groups who have an interest in
assisting with adaptive reuse projects:
1. Work with Business Improvement Districts to enhance com-
munication with applicants and to inform the general public
about the program.
2. Work with the Department of Economic Development &
Opportunity (DEDO) to assist in securing financial help for
eligible projects.

iv. The Education Component
This includes publishing materials that help applicants plan their
projects:
1. Publish a handbook to help prospective users plan their proj-
ects.
2. Improve web site pages that are intended to inform appli-
cants about the permitting process.

Establish an Adaptive Reuse Coordinator position
The creation of a Coordinator position establishes a point-person
for adaptive reuse projects. It is recommended that this position
be housed in the Community Planning and Development Depart-
ment. Applicants, developers, BID directors, and others interested
in pursuing an adaptive reuse project can rely on the Coordinator
for a direct contact as well as assistance. This position also assists
with project permitting and tracking, and helps facilitate problem
solving. This position also establishes one person for staff from
other departments with which to coordinate.

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