NORA Small Developer Survey
Survey
Small Entrepreneur Developer Program:
Providing Individuals Access to NORA Properties
Please Complete by April 7, 2008
The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) is creating a new Small Entrepreneur Developer program to assist small developers – both for-profit and nonprofit - in applying for and acquiring NORA-held properties that can be developed into housing. It is not aimed at the large professional developers, but those individuals and small organizations that are interested in developing 1-5 properties as a means to participate in the rebuilding of
NORA would be very grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete this survey. By doing so, you will provide direction to NORA in the creation of a program that includes the necessary support systems to ensure its success. All responses will be confidential.
1. What is your experience in developing housing in
□ Developed more than 10 houses
□ Developed 6 - 10 houses
□ Developed 1 – 5 houses
□ Never developed housing
2. What are the biggest obstacles you experience in developing housing in
3. In which areas would you be interested in receiving training?
□ Budget / Pro forma Development
□ Construction Management
□ Marketing
□ Housing Design / Specification Writing
□ Financial Packaging / Available Funding Sources
□ Collaborative Project Planning
□ Legal Issues
□ Other: ______________________________
4. What is your anticipated source of funding for redevelopment projects
□ Personal Funds
□ Bank Financing
□ Government Subsidy
□ Need Funding Assistance
□ Other: _______________________________
5. In what ways could NORA assist you in developing housing? What is your anticipated source of
6. Any other comments or concerns you would like to express?
7. Please indicate your name and contact information, if you would prefer to be contacted personally.
Name _____________________________
Phone Number _________________________
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Thank you for completing this survey. Your input is important to NORA.
Please send the information to Amy Hovey, consultant with the Genesee Institute assisting NORA, at amyhovey@protogenia.com or fax to 810.257.3090.
