WORKING TOWARDS A BETTER TOMORROW
At Purple Rose Legacy, we are dedicated to strategically applying our expertise to advance our mission of uplifting the community. For over 20 years, we have steadfastly supported impactful initiatives to catalyze positive change. Our success is measured not in dollars, but in lives touched and neighborhoods transformed. We envision the heights our collaborative efforts can reach.
We are intimately familiar with the far-reaching implications of abandoned properties that perpetuate instability and dampen revitalization. Their presence inflicts a tangible toll on residents and businesses. We remain committed to compassionately counteracting these detrimental impacts.
By clearly identifying the root causes behind abandonment, such as economic declines and urban policy gaps, we can take proactive steps towards solutions. Community engagement initiatives, incentivizing rehabilitation, creative adaptive reuse projects, and enhancing affordability can all play a part in restoring vibrancy. We believe that by working together, we can build stability and create a thriving community for all.
BY ADDRESSING BOTH THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF PROPERTY ABANDONMENT, THE COMMUNITY AND GROUPS LIKE PURPLE ROSE LEGACY CAN WORK TOWARDS A REVITALIZED, VIBRANT, AND THRIVING KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
Working Toward a Brighter Future
Cause and Effect of Abandoned Properties in Kansas City, Missouri:
Cause: Economic Downturn
Effect: Increased foreclosure rates, leading to abandoned homes and commercial spaces.
Cause: Population Decline
Effect: A decrease in demand for housing, resulting in vacant, unkept properties that deteriorate over time.
Cause: Industry Migration
Effect: Loss of jobs leads to migration, leaving behind empty factories and homes.
Cause: High Crime Rates
Effect: Degradation of the community's sense of safety and appeal, prompting residents and businesses to relocate.
Cause: Inadequate Housing and Urban Policies
Effect: Insufficient regulation and support for maintaining properties, thus allowing for decay and neglect.
Community and Purple Rose Legacy Solutions:
Community Engagement Programs:
Encourage local volunteer groups to collaborate in clean-up and security efforts for vacant properties. This can deter vandalism and may make these areas less attractive to criminal activity.
Urban Gardening and Green Spaces:
Transform vacant lots into community gardens or green spaces, enhancing community cohesion and property values while providing a source of local food and pride.
Economic Incentives:
Lobby for local government to offer tax incentives or grants to individuals and developers willing to rehabilitate abandoned properties for residential or commercial use.
Community Watchdog Initiatives:
Establish a community reporting system to monitor empty properties, ensuring immediate action can be taken if issues arise.
Collaborative Efforts with Local Authorities:
Work with the city to streamline the process of transferring ownership of abandoned properties to organizations like Purple Rose Legacy for rehabilitation and productive use.
Educational Outreach:
Purple Rose Legacy could provide workshops on property maintenance, homeownership, and financial literacy to help residents manage and invest in their properties.
Adaptive Reuse Projects:
Advocate for repurposing large abandoned spaces into community centers, business incubators, or affordable housing units.
Focus on Stability and Affordability:
Purple Rose Legacy could develop initiatives targeted at providing support to homeowners to prevent foreclosure and maintain their properties, to address the issue at its root.