Strategic Land Assembly & Management

Land fragmentation is the primary barrier to regional development. SOAR CIC serves as the centralized vehicle for property acquisition, survey, and lot consolidation. Operating under Ohio Revised Code 1724, we possess the statutory authority to acquire and dispose of real property without the constraints of public bidding, allowing us to move at the speed of the private sector.

Core Capabilities

Agile Acquisition & Disposition

Unlike traditional government bodies, SOAR CIC can negotiate directly with landowners to assemble fragmented parcels into cohesive, shovel-ready sites. We have the authority to convey property to private developers at or below fair market value if the project aligns with the Westwinds Master Plan or creates significant job growth.
Image: Use the “Westwinds Planning Area Map” (Comp Plan Page 42) showing the expansion parcels.

Pre-Development Engineering

We de-risk development by managing the heavy lifting upfront. This includes funding Phase I Environmental Assessments, ALTA surveys, and utility capacity studies before a developer even steps foot on the property. Our partnership with the Lucas County Sanitary Engineer ensures water and sewer capacity is verified and mapped.
Image: Use the “Infrastructure Conditions Map” (Comp Plan Page 36) showing water/sewer lines.

Current Strategic Targets

1. The Westwinds Expansion We are actively managing the annexation and assembly of the 38-acre township-owned parcel located at the northeast corner of Shaffer and Whitehouse-Spencer Road. This strategic acquisition is designed to connect directly with the existing industrial park footprint, unlocking critical inventory for mid-sized logistics facilities.

2. Spencer-Sharples Town Center Our focus is on assembling underutilized and fragmented parcels near the intersection of Angola and Irwin Roads. The goal is to create a unified, shovel-ready site for mixed-use commercial development that supports the Oak Terrace neighborhood and creates a true “Town Center” civic hub.

3. Northwest Agricultural Security Areas (ASAs) In the Northwest Planning Area, our “assembly” strategy is preservation-focused. We are working with contiguous landowners to aggregate the 500-acre minimum required to establish state-recognized Agricultural Security Areas (ASAs), protecting prime farmland from fragmentation.

Site Selection

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