Reuse Advisory Council met with Multistate Trust in May 2022

The Multistate Trust’s newly formed Reuse Advisory Council (RAC) held its second meeting on May 3, 2022. A third meeting is expected to occur in late May or early June 2022. The RAC is made up of Navassa residents, stakeholders, and local government representatives, including Mr. Marvin Ballard, Mr. Chris Graham, Mr. Marcell Hatten, Councilmember Jerry Merrick, Ms. Myesha Patrick, Ms. Jamie Stokley, and Mayor Eulis Willis.

The purpose of the RAC is to discuss the four redevelopment concepts created during the Redevelopment Planning Initiative (RPI) and recommend ways to incorporate residential uses that are supported by the Town of Navassa and the community. In the future, the RAC will also evaluate and provide input on plans submitted by those interested in redeveloping the portion of the Multistate Trust-owned property that is ready for reuse. The Multistate Trust’s third-party planner, Benchmark Planning, which provided key assistance throughout the RPI, will support the RAC as it develops recommendations.

The RAC meetings are small-group sessions closed to the public. However, the Multistate Trust expects the RAC will share its findings and recommendations at an upcoming community meeting in June 2022. If you wish to observe or participate in future RAC meetings or have other questions, please contact Claire Woods of the Multistate Trust at cw@g-etg.com or (910) 765-7237.