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Overview:

This case study highlights a project that involved developing real estate investment vehicles that provided investors with a 20% return on investment (ROI) while reducing blight in Baltimore, MD to add value to communities.

Identifying the Challenge:

The challenge at hand was to address the issue of blight in Baltimore, Maryland, while creating profitable investment opportunities and adding value to the communities. Key challenges included:

Blighted properties: Baltimore had a significant number of blighted properties, which negatively impacted the quality of life in communities and hindered economic growth.

Affordable housing shortage: There was a pressing need for affordable housing options in the city to accommodate low-income residents and mitigate housing affordability challenges.

Community revitalization: The goal was to revitalize communities by transforming blighted properties into valuable assets, fostering economic growth, and improving living conditions.

Partnership Development and Alignment:

Our team played a pivotal role in developing partnerships among real estate investors, developers, the City of Baltimore, and community development organizations. Key activities included:

Identifying shared goals: Full Ton Strategies facilitated discussions to identify shared goals among all stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of revitalizing blighted properties, creating affordable housing, and promoting community development.

Leveraging expertise: Full Ton Strategies leveraged its expertise in real estate investment, development, and community engagement to guide the partnership development process effectively.

Collaborative planning: We facilitated collaborative planning sessions to align investment strategies with the City of Baltimore's revitalization plans and community development goals.

Real Estate Investment Vehicle Development:

Full Ton Strategies developed real estate investment vehicles that provided investors with a 20% ROI while addressing the challenges faced by Baltimore. Key components of this development process included:

Property identification and evaluation: Comprehensive assessments of blighted properties were conducted, considering factors such as location, market potential, and feasibility for renovation or redevelopment.

Investment structuring: We worked closely with investors, developers, and financial experts to structure investment vehicles that offered attractive ROI while allocating resources for property acquisition, renovation, and affordable housing development.

Affordable housing focus: Emphasis was placed on the inclusion of affordable housing units within the investment vehicles, partnering with affordable housing organizations to ensure the availability of quality, affordable housing options for residents.

Community Development and Value Creation:

Our team prioritized community development and value creation as integral components of the investment vehicle development. Key aspects included:

Community engagement: There was active engagement of community development organizations, local residents, and neighborhood associations to understand their needs and incorporate their input into the revitalization plans.

Job creation and workforce development: We collaborated with workforce development organizations to create job opportunities and training programs for local residents, ensuring that the revitalization efforts had a positive impact on the local workforce.

Neighborhood amenities: The scope of this project incorporated amenities such as parks, community spaces, and retail options within the investment projects to enhance the overall quality of life for residents and attract additional investment.

Results and Community Impact:

Through Full Ton Strategies' collaborative approach, the partnership between real estate investors, developers, the City of Baltimore, and community development organizations achieved significant results and community impact, including:

Blight remediation: The investment vehicles facilitated the renovation and redevelopment of blighted properties, transforming them into valuable assets that contributed to the overall improvement of neighborhoods.

Affordable housing creation: Full Ton Strategies' focus on affordable housing resulted in the creation of affordable housing, addressing the shortage and providing affordable options for low-income residents.

Economic growth: The revitalization efforts provides the opportunity for stimulated economic growth, additional investments, job creation opportunities, and contribution to the overall economic prosperity of the city.

Community empowerment: The engagement of community development organizations and local residents empowered the communities to actively participate in the revitalization process, fostering a sense of ownership and pride.