North Carolina Redevelopment Commissions: A Guide to Urban Redevelopment Law

Economic development and revitalization of distressed areas are enduring priorities for local governments across the nation. North Carolina’s Urban Redevelopment Law, originally enacted in 1951 to enable local governments to access federal funding for blight eradication and urban renewal, today provides a range of development tools well-suited to the task of revitalizing distressed neighborhoods and commercial areas.

This book serves as a guide to the powers and responsibilities of redevelopment commissions and explains how they can be employed to support locally-driven revitalization. It covers the formation of commissions, designation of redevelopment areas, redevelopment plan approval, development powers, property conveyance, financing, and administration and reporting requirements. An example redevelopment plan is included.

The book is designed to be a resource for redevelopment commissioners and their local government partners: local government elected officials, managers, attorneys, and others involved in community and economic development.

Complimentary access to an online version of this content is included with the initial purchase of this paperback. After you receive your printed book, visit https://books.sog.unc.edu/redeem and (1) create an SOG account or log into your existing account and (2) enter the access code found on the inside back cover of the paperback.