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Vacant Property Redevelopment Platform

An executive workspace for municipalities, land banks, counties, and mission developers. Framework, dashboard, AI assessment, funding, and impact — in one place.

Proprietary Methodology

Radiance Revitalization Framework™

A nine-phase system engineered for public-sector partners. Click any phase to expand deliverables, timelines, funding, and approvals.

  1. Objectives

    • Assess site conditions
    • Confirm ownership & title
    • Establish valuation baseline

    Deliverables

    • Site inspection report
    • Comparable market analysis
    • Preliminary valuation memo

    Responsible team

    • Municipal Advisor
    • Licensed Appraiser
    • Construction Consultant

    Municipal approvals

    • Municipal right-of-entry
    • Land bank access authorization

    Funding opportunities

    • Pre-development grants
    • CDBG planning funds

    Typical challenges

    • Access to boarded structures
    • Unclear title chain

    Estimated completion

    2–4 weeks

Live Portfolio

Municipal Project Dashboard

Planning

2

Under Review

2

In Development

1

Completed

1

Chicagoland Portfolio Map

Signature Feature

AI Redevelopment Assessment™

Enter the parcel details. Receive an executive-grade redevelopment summary in seconds — highest & best use, funding, timeline, and next steps.

Your executive report will appear here

Complete the parcel intake and we'll draft a professional redevelopment summary you can share with council or your board.

Capital Stack Library

Funding Opportunity Center

  • HUD CDBG EntitlementFederal GrantsEntitlement municipalities — Housing, infra, econ dev$100K–$5M+Rolling / annual PY
  • HOME Investment PartnershipsFederal GrantsPJs & subrecipients — Affordable housing$250K–$3MAnnual
  • EPA Brownfields AssessmentBrownfield FundingMunicipalities, land banks — Assessment & cleanup planningUp to $500KAnnual (Nov)
  • IHDA Trust FundAffordable Housing ProgramsDevelopers, nonprofits — Affordable rental$500K–$3MRolling NOFA
  • LIHTC 9%Tax CreditsRental developers — Affordable rental$800K–$1.5M/yr creditsAnnual (Jan)
  • LIHTC 4% + BondsTax CreditsRental developers — Preservation + new constructionVariableRolling
  • Illinois DCEO RISEIllinois GrantsMunicipalities — Infrastructure / site prep$250K–$3MRolling
  • Cook County Invest in CookCounty ProgramsCook County munis — Transportation$50K–$1MAnnual
  • TIF District ReimbursementTIF DistrictsTIF-area projects — Rehab, infra, gap financingProject specificBy ordinance
  • Opportunity Zone EquityOpportunity ZonesOZ census tracts — Any qualifying devInvestor-drivenOngoing (2026 program)
  • IRA §179D / §45LEnergy IncentivesEnergy-efficient projects — Energy performance$5/sf / $2.5K–$5K unitPlaced-in-service
  • MacArthur FoundationPrivate Foundation GrantsNonprofits, PPPs — Community development$50K–$500KBy invitation / LOI

Impact Modeling

Economic Impact Calculator

Population growth

57.6

Carbon reduction (t/yr)

256

Utility savings ($/yr)

$27,200

Community investment

$8,400,000

Formal Intake

Redevelopment Proposal Request

Submit a formal redevelopment proposal. Our Municipal Services Team will begin reviewing your project within one business day.

Track Record

Before & After Success Gallery

Before

Vacant Lot

After

Englewood Green Homes

Englewood Green Homes

Investment

$3.6M

Timeline

12 months

Community
9 net-zero-ready homes for first-time buyers

Energy
HERS 45 avg, solar-ready, all-electric

Impact
$220K annual property tax lift, 14 construction jobs

"Pure Radiance turned a decade-vacant block into ownership opportunities for our neighbors."
— Alderperson, Ward Office

Resource Library

Download Center

Executive Consultation

Let's Redevelop Your Community Together

Choose the level of engagement that fits your municipality — from an introductory meeting to a full redevelopment proposal.

Contact Municipal Services

Send us a note. A Pure Radiance advisor will respond within one business day.