Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Dillon has recently received a Hometown Economic Development Grant through the Municipal Association of South Carolina. This grant is to be used for a market analysis focused on targeted, informed recruitment and expansion of business opportunities in the historic downtown commercial district and Radford Boulevard. As the county seat and home of SC’s Inland Port, this market analysis will strengthen strategies that address our economic growth challenges. Having completed multiple elements of our Downtown Revitalization Master Plan, this market analysis is a fitting next step of that Master Plan. The primary goal of this project is to collect market data paired with stakeholder input to target realistic market opportunities that will advance our revitalization efforts. This project will re-examine the redevelopment opportunities, develop illustrative small area plans for key block by block sections as well as more detailed examination of specific sites and/or renderings for buildings and infill sites. It will explore the financial opportunities for redeveloping key sites and the city will receive the needed sample pro-forma, gap financing options, and incentive options to foster a climate for more robust redevelopment and infill. The market data collected during this project will allow investors and community members to work better together to continue revitalizing downtown so that everyone involved can gain a higher return on investment, both financially and socially. PROJECT OBJECTIVES • To explore new business development opportunities • Define the key markets segments and market position • Background Review and Project Preparation • Project Coordination • Visioning Workshop/Kickoff • Market Assessment • Redevelopment Opportunities • Development Pro-Forma and Explore Economic Incentives • Draft Report, Comment Period, and Revisions • Final Downtown Redevelopment Plan