BAD Buildings Process

BAD Buildings Highlights

BAD Buildings Overview PDF

Month 1

1) Initial Consultation Meeting

Community stakeholders contact WVU BAD Buildings to schedule a consultation. BAD Buildings process is presented to the community and planning for inventory day and target areas is discussed.

2) Form BAD Buildings Team

BAD Buildings Team are comprised of local stakeholders, volunteers, elected officials, civic organizations, and local business owners and formed through an open-public community informational meeting.

3) Train BAD Buildings Team and Develop BAD Building Inventory

WVU BAD Buildings program staff train teams on how to identify, survey, and research structures in their community. After the training, teams conduct surveys in designated survey zones.

Month 2-3

4) Survey and Data Analysis

WVU BAD Buildings analyzes inventory data and meets with core team to discuss community priorities and redevelopment goals. The core team consists of 3-5 community members who are identified in the initial consultation with WVU BAD Buildings.

Month 3-4

5) Community Prioritization Meeting

WVU BAD Buildings facilitates community meeting to prioritize properties and kickstart the visioning process.

Month 4-5

6) Prepare BAD Buildings Final Report

WVU BAD Buildings develops final report for community which summarizes key data and provides recommendations and resource opportunities tailored to community-defined priorities.

Month 5-6

7) Present Final Report to Community

WVU BAD Buildings present final report findings to the community.

Month 6+

8) Ongoing Technical Assistance

WVU BAD Buildings facilitates ongoing assistance to community to assist with advancement of redevelopment goals.