Redevelopment Association of Indiana (RAI)
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In 1995, the Indiana Redevelopment Association of Indiana (RAI) joined the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) as an affiliate association. During the year the group grew in numbers and became more formal by electing officers. James Lindsay, Redevelopment Specialist in Fort Wayne, Indiana is the current RAI President.
The redevelopment directors meet four times a year to discuss economic development and redevelopment, legislation, and current projects. The RAI serves as an educational resource and shares information among its members. It also strives to affect policies and programs that impact economic redevelopment as well as fosters and maintains strategic alliances that will enhance economic redevelopment. The RAI also monitors state legislation, federal legislation, and trends that influence the economic redevelopment of Indiana's cities, towns and counties.
The RAI has recently re-published a handbook that represents the cumulative experience of association members and is intended to provide a practical "how to" overview of common redevelopment practices. The handbook is provided free with a paid RAI membership or is available for purchase for the cost of $25. Membership dues are $100 or $25 for first time members. (Click on the link above for a membership application).
Membership is open to any person professionally or voluntarily engaged and involved in the economic redevelopment of a city, town, or county of the State of Indiana.
If you are unsure whether your city, town or county belongs to the RAI, or you would like to become a member of the RAI, please contact Rhonda Cook, (317) 237-6200 x225.
