SOAR FINDINGS – CITY COUNCILPERSONS / COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STRENGTHS
OPPORTUNITIES
RESULTS
ASPIRATIONS
There is longevity having been a stakeholder for so long and the credibility that comes with that You’re the only game in town. Folks turn to you because you know what you’re doing. Being postured to receive excess land. Framework has been operationalized very well. The partnerships have been in place with Land Trust have been very impactful Strong executive director with a long tenure with a strong board Organization is much better known and active Mayor and his team with their interest, urgency and focus around housing The growth of its portfolio Excellent leadership particularly around the state of Georgia
Economic slow down is a threat as well as property values going up so high Under-utilized or stagnant properties is a potential opportunity. Doesn’t fit into your model but if there were liens or some other acquisition path that would allow you to clean it financially and physically. Our scope extends beyond what people know – better awareness or education would allow partners to think outside the box. Be more active in acquiring in other vacant multi-family properties Get more involved in commercial acquisitions Would love the see the Land Bank going before communities and talking about what it does Expand to other parts of the metro area with intention
Proactive research and identification of parcels and properties versus waiting until they’re brought to your attention Creating opportunity by transforming a property that otherwise would be stagnant Be as aggressive as possible to help the housing crisis by getting more housing online The existence of goals and regular check-in on them
Number of parcels or land area Individuals or businesses that have benefited from the land bank Value – property value, tax digest Explicitly highlight the partnerships Measure successes and allow that to be part of the storytelling Do more ride-along type experience Work with next generation of Atlanta leadership (Leadership
Atlanta, LEAD Atlanta) to understand our mission
Taking a look back at parcels that have been in the portfolio and what has come of them
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