Vital Sites is a new nonprofit organization that focuses on revitalizing Louisville through strategic redevelopment of abandoned or neglected spaces. Vital Sites harnesses the power of building reuse and small-scale development to create a connected, healthy, and resilient city. With the leadership of a strong, dedicated board and a professional staff, this organization will: * Demonstrate building reuse as a sustainable development strategy * Support neighborhood revitalization * Leverage capital through catalytic real estate development projects * Strengthen sustainable patterns of growth and investment * Diversify opportunities for development and reuse * Reinvigorate the local economy through creative, adaptive reuse and appropriate infill new construction