RRC / Redevelopment Ready

MEDC/RRC Two recent stories

June 18, 2025 New News about the MEDC. https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-ag-executes-search-warrant-state-economic-development-offices Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office served a search warrant Wednesday at the Michigan Economic Development Corp. The warrant comes as

July 10, 2025

2018 RRC MEDC Document for Review

April 17, 2025

CITIZEN'S COMMENTS 2.18.25 ON THE RRC

Update: 2.18.25 It is important that the trajectory of the RRC/MEDC involvement be understood. At last nights meeting, the RRC was abandoned to strong push back from audience citizens and City Manager. The Mayor’s comment that in 6 years no one had told him what was good about the RRC. We hope this

February 17, 2025

Zoning: Dexter, Michigan 6 years after leaving the RRC

Discovering the Allure of Small Town Living in Dexter, Michigan Dexter, Michigan, is a prime example of a fast-growing community that seamlessly combines a rich historical tapestry with a welcoming atmosphere, drawing in residents and visitors alike. Situated in close proximity to Ann Arbor and the

February 4, 2025

Should we further Certify Harbor Springs as a RRC town?

At this time, we believe Harbor Springs is an "engaged" member of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Here is the full document that slide by slide shows the steps a town needs to become "Essential" or "Certified". https://www.miplace.org/4a714c/globalassets/documents/rrc/rrc-best-practic

January 25, 2025

Zoning A reminder on how the MEDC/RRC Status can be involved -What to watch for - 6 slides

For zoning, and learning how our zoning is affected by the involvement of the MEDC/RRC. As an update, we now have various zoning parties and leaders suggesting that Harbor Springs does not go further into RRC Essentials or Certification status at this time. Please put the RRC on hold. Please review:

January 25, 2025

2021 RRC MEDC Slide Show details

Please review this document. We are look for a more recent version. https://www.miplace.org/4a73de/globalassets/documents/rrc/rrc-2.0-info-sessions-presentation_2.1.2021.pdf

January 25, 2025

RRC Video's by MEDC - Everything needed to see about the RRC Trends

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsigyS4eGucEll48ko0yd8Q/videos #image_title #image_title

January 6, 2025

What is the DDA? What does it do?

What is the DDA? For more information: DDA-101_handouts-3 The DDA is integral to the MEDC's (Michigan Economic Development Corporation's) plan/process across the State of Michigan. Small towns, large towns are all being swept into either certification or engagement of Harbor Springs by the RRC (Rede

December 30, 2024

RRC & WLHS Questions about Growth

Growth Council Report https://growingmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-12-14-GMTC-Final-Report-2.pdf Pg 53 ‘Developing and rehabilitating our housing stock to create more and denser housing and additional live-work options will better match the lifestyle preferences and housing demands of the tal

November 29, 2024

11.12.24 What is the RRC ? Does Harbor Springs want or need the RRC?

Months ago we wrote a newsletter that talks about the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) & Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Here's the link: https://wlhs.substack.com/p/wlhs-redevelopment-ready-community Here's the MAP. As of 11.24 we believe Harbor Springs is "an engaged RRC commun

November 12, 2024

10.31.24 Harbor Springs has been engaged with the RRC for years.... are we educated enough to know what's next?

MEDC/RRC What's in it for Harbor Springs? Helpful learning from our seemingly really remote and quiet neighbors to the North. Towns in the Upper Peninsula like Marquette .... towns smaller like Negaunee also become well-positioned for private investment and improved economic development opportunitie

October 31, 2024

9.22.24 Five Reasons to end the MEDC - Research Report #2 of 2

Did Harbor Springs City Manager do the homework before signing up for the MEDC/RRC process? This article is from January 25, 2019. https://www.mackinac.org/five-reasons-to-end-the-michigan-economic-development-corporation The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is set to expire this year. The

September 22, 2024

9.22.24 History of the MEDC/RRC and its almost failure. Report #1 of 2

We hope you can get through this lengthy article; https://www.mackinac.org/S2009-06#executive-summary 2009 MEDC and it’s failures and costs to the State coffers - the entire project could have been axed. Instead in 2012 it was resurrected/reformed into all the entities we know today that are involve

September 22, 2024

9.18.24 Why RRC ? Some History of Harbor Springs - Master Plan

HISTORY: Anyone who supports the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) views, rules and regulations may have missed a valuable story of how Harbor Springs became a ‘best’ lake city here in northwest Michigan. (This month voted by Travel and Leisure Magazine.) The question is if Harbor Springs should b

September 18, 2024

9.17.24 The MEDC's Mission is promoting Michigan’s strong image worldwide.

But in order to under something, it's best to review the history of it. Here is a link to a report written in 2009 on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). We will follow up on a new report, written recently. https://www.mackinac.org/S2009-06#executive-summary

September 17, 2024

7.8.24 RRC History & Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Grants Projects: Up North 2019 - 2024

MEDC Revitalization Projects PDF for sharing Here is the research: Let the voters decide. WLHS asks: Does our community need or want a zoning reform if its result is State mandated property development? Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Michigan Community Revitalization Program, Bro

July 8, 2024

5.4.24 Response to RRC Best Practices by City Manager

Recently, City Manager Victor Sinadinoski released a list of the RRC’s 30 “best practices” on the city website. This list covers many basic aspects of good governance. However, the purpose of releasing this list is confusing because it doesn’t necessitate Harbor Springs being involved in the RRC pro

May 4, 2024

3.18.24 City Council Meeting Reply - RRC

Members of City Council; We would like to offer a correction in the spirit of transparency around a comment delivered tonight (March 18, 2024) at the City Council meeting. Although correct; during the process of the zoning update, the RRC was not specifically mentioned in the minutes. However, durin

April 30, 2024

3.18.24 City Council Meeting - Zoning Approvals Postponed until May 20

Mayor Matt Bugera and City Council members Micheal Behrmann, Jaime Melke, Kathy Motschall and Nancy Rondel vote - unanimously - to postpone the approval of the zoning reform proposal put forward by Planning Commissioner Chair Bill Mulder until May 6 2024.

March 18, 2024